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Ruddy Turnstone linocut print; a migratory shorebird. One of my new batch of small scale one-off prints for my market stall tomorrow.
This beautiful moth was on the outside of the window glass looking in. The two ‘moons’ are our living room cheapo paper lanterns reflected in the glass
Koonya 0cean Beach late afternoon was pretty much deserted except for us and these two birds. We are showing our Bavarian exchange student a few of Victoria’s beautiful places, but I think I’m taking more photos than he is.
Another treasure discovered in my plan drawers. This bird linocut is printed on a salvaged book page, then hand coloured. I’ll be adding it to my box of prints for this Saturday’s Warragul Arts market.
With @openstudioswestgippsland coming up I had a hunt through the plan drawers and found quite a few linocuts printed over monoprints. This one has been hiding in there for a while because of its unusual size and hues. When a certain piece seems like a bit of a black sheep, I put it away, like wine, to mature (or turn to vinegar). The title of the print is: “I want to read but there are pom poms in my head” - from my series on dyslexia
I have a strange attraction for these large grey native geese. Did you know an adult goose weighs about 4kg? [File that away for when you are next on a quiz show for conservationists]. This linocut is: A pair of Barren Geese Foraging 1/1 small monoprint only 15cm x 22cm
I'm back in the studio today feeling tired and foggy. The bushfire warnings have been downgraded for our area and rain has been falling for much of the day. It is a huge relief. Thank you for your messages of support. They were heartwarming and helpful. Our neighbours were wonderful, we had friends and family who offered shelter, chats with understanding colleagues, and my husband has a supportive workplace who sent him home with a tray of home baked sausage rolls yesterday. Finally, I wish to acknowledge the firefighters who worked incredibly long hours in dangerous and unpredictable conditions. All
Queen bird turns Turquoise, is the title of this little one off print ready for @openstudioswestgippsland March 30 &31. It’s a single plate printed in mid green, then hand coloured with art spectrum inks.
So proud of today’s lino workshop students! Ellie, Jane & Pam came to the studio to make 2 colour linocuts. It was such a challenge to complete these in a one day workshop but the team worked hard and each produced a small edition of beautiful prints using water based inks. Swipe to see them.
Today at Point Nepean I spied engine room brickwork to inspire a painted finish. I would be happy just recording the surfaces of it’s walls. They tell a story. This windy, rugged, isolated fort was used in both world wars.
Shot of the Bunyip bushfire taken from the V/line train on Saturday morning. The CFA were very worried as there was a lot of spotting ahead of the fire front. Later that afternoon we would learn the M1 was closed and the V/line train was changed to a bus taking a safer route way south of the fire. We had a bit of trouble getting home from Melbourne. Sunday morning brought news the fire would probably jump the M1 in the afternoon and head towards Drouin. We decided to evacuate. Like many hundreds of people we decided to ‘leave now’
Come and see my studio. Open along with 20 others on the weekend of March 30 and 31. Melbourne Food & Wine Festival has the Jindivick Feast just up the road from here on the same weekend! Food, wine art bliss. Have a look at @openstudioswestgippsland or grab a brochure from my studio to get started on your amazing weekend, 10am-5pm each day