This is the second pair of Lino cuts of la Gomera. I really like the overlay of these especially after clearing a bit more background. This pair is definitely ready to try on higher quality paper with some colour on the background. I had a little play the other...
I have been messing about with Lino, trying to find some inspiration. On my hols last year in La Gomera I got a bit obsessed by shadows on the walls and thought I might be able to do something with them. A couple of months ago decided I had better start...
Patty and I ran a print day as part of our Hill and Habitat exhibition. We had 5 participants and, although at the start of the day the weather was very unpromising, it turned into a lovely day which we enjoyed greatly. Those attending were of mixed artistic...
For some time I have been uncertain if I prefer the disposable lino cutters or the wooden handled tools. Most of this dilemma has been around the difficluty keeping the more traditional tools sharp. I think I have solved this problem now by using a leather strop and...
Imprint of Hill and Habitat Today - Wide Open Spaces I have been working on a new lino cut that is based on a photo I took on a cold afternoon walk in the New Year. There were families walking over the hills who were silhouetted against a cold bright sky. I decided on...
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...
I ran my first print course in October with 3 people. I really enjoyed it and got good feedback. Keen to do another one, but would be best when its a bit warmer and the days are longer. One person had never done anything like this before and everyone produced...
Had a friend over and she was my first student for a linocut day! This is the finished piece and a picture of the draft design with some finals. We had great fun, she was a good student, and its a successful piece of work. Tried out new water soluble inks which work...