I spent a day Glass Painting in Ely Stained Glass Museum. It was very interesting and great fun. I saw the course in the paper and was lucky enough to secure a place. There were 6 of us and everyone did something different. I have 4 victorian roundels with Aesops...
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Cubism
At last after a long absence a new post! Had a bad few months so decided to sign up for my friends night class. We have been doing some experimentation with cubism which I really enjoyed. Three drawings of objects from slightly different angles in different media:...
Imprint of Hill and Habitat
Imprint of Hill and Habitat Today - Leaves Have been working on some lino cuts after a really good course up in Todmorden. Used some of the photos and sketches I have from Tegg's nose to inspire the work. Shelley, who we were working with suggested starting out with...
Imprint of Hill and Habitat
Imprint of Hill and Habitat Today - Machinery The Quarry was a working area until the 1950's and there are examples of the kind of machinery used. This has recently been painted and makes a dramatic display. I am very taken by the lovely shapes in some of these and...
Imprint of Hill and Habitat
Imprint of Hill and Habitat Today - Rocks Patty and I have been spending quite a lot of time at Tegg's Nose looking closely at the surroundings. We are preparing for an exhibition, Imprint of Hill and Habitat, later this year inspired by the park. There is so much...
Colouring in Postcard
Just finished this latest colouring in postcard. Again I have tried to use a limited number of colours and blended some of those to increase the range and subtlety. The design on this one is especially pleasing. It is a birthday card for a friend whose favourite...
Colouring in Postcard
Have been colouring in this postcard for my mum. I have had a larger book for a while and had a go with felt tips; I found it a bit unsatisfying. I tried this one with some water soluble watercolour pencils and found them much more versatile. It was great fun to...