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Tag Archives: Printmaking
Open Studio Debriefed
The open studio exhibition was a great success, at least from my perspective. Over one hundred people called in to my humble studio to browse my artwork. Not bad, considering the Castlemaine State Festival program gave very little assistance or … Continue reading
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The Preciousness of Prints in Altered Books
Well, I’m into my fifth day of the Castlemaine State Festival and have had quite a few folk come into the studio to chat and watch me work. I have to admit it was daunting, at first. As another printmaker … Continue reading
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Tagged Altered Books, Artwork, Attitudes, Open Studio, Printmaking, wood blocks, Writing
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Pinning Down the Idea Fairy
While in the throes of finishing off work for the upcoming open studio for the Castlemaine State Festival, I’ve been continually dive-bombed by pesky mosquitoes. Now, I discover the act of creation has agitated the Idea Fairy. Faster on the … Continue reading
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The Chains of Love
It’s saddening to realise the only social occasions I’ll have attended this week are funerals. On Tuesday, it was my close friend’s mother I said farewell and safe journey to, and today it will be a dear old gent I … Continue reading
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Pacifying the Muse
There’s nothing like have-to-do manual work to get the Muse throwing herself on the ground and kicking her feet in a tantrum and the Idea Fairies turning their backs on me, in a huff. There are times when, call and … Continue reading
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