It is over a year ago now that I enjoyed a one day drypoint course at John Howard Print Studios. Like for many, the last year has been pretty disrupted and for many reasons non-productive. I’m really looking forward to developing some drypoint prints in 2021.
Colour interplay
I am working on a series of screen-prints on board. Each piece is a one-off print. The composition is built up through multiple layers , slowly evolving an interplay of colour, pattern and tone.
Collage drawings
Some small scale collages, prepatory work for a new group of screen-prints this summer.
New Studio and collages
I moved into a wonderful new studio in April 2018 at Grays Wharf, Penryn. There are 9 studios, home to a mixture of painters, photographers, ceramicists and illustrators.
New screen prints
I have finished a new group of experimental screen prints. Each is unique within the group. The prints have multiple printed layers exploring overprinting, transparency and colour relationships. They are exploratory work, developing a way of working and thinking through making. Plans for the new year will be more printing, for use in collage combined with painting, working on paper and board. More images on my Current Work page here.
Abstract Painting
I spent a wonderful week on the 'Abstract Painting, Falmouth school of Art Intensive' at Falmouth University, earlier this month. I was exploring combining collage with paint. I took along some imagery I had printed from my drawings, and worked these into a composition with painted areas. I plan to develop this further in 2018, working with printed collage and paint on board. For more images click here.
drawings for new work
I have started work on a new body of screen prints. After a long break from making, my children are now all at school, so I am excited to be drawing again and getting back into my creative practice. Can't wait to get printing, watch this space............
Giant Woven Lampshade 2
I just couldn't live with the wonkiness........ so embarked on a second giant woven lampshade. With more help from Sara at NatureSparks, this one has a better shape. I used cane and wool again, mixing up different weaves and cane diameter to create texture. It gives off crazy light patterns when it's dark. I don't plan on a third giant lampshade, we have no more space......
Giant Woven Lampshade
After a weekend basket making course with the lovely Sara At NatureSparks, I felt the need to experiment with making a giant lampshade. The result is approx 80x90cm, woven cane and wool, a bit wonky, but it's a prototype.......