Exciting news! I’ve upgraded my etching press. I drove 240km to buy an incredibly heavy 2nd hand press from an artist in another part of Victoria. This press is beautiful and I’m proud to be its new owner.
New Press
New prints in the shop
Red Wattlebirds are the second largest member of the Australian honeyeater family. An unmusical bird with calls including raucous coughs, a harsh ‘yac a yac’ and a loud ‘chok’. In these linocuts a whole gang is feasting on the nectar-rich bottlebrush flowers of a Callistemon. Here’s the colour edition print which is also available…
Open Studio 9th & 10th April
Come and visit my studio in Drouin and the studios of fifteen other local artists in the area on Open Studios West Gippsland weekend. This self guided tour will take you around beautiful West Gippsland. Your $10 weekend pass will admit you to all studios over the weekend. Click here to visit the Open Studios…
Send Birdy love with a touch of Dyslexia
I’ve finally found the time to add these classic favourites to my 100% recycled card range in the shop. You’ll also find them on my IRL market stall which is happening this Saturday 19th March and at the studio, especially during my Open studio April 9-10. The titles are Rooster, Dyslexic Warrior, Queenie Bird and…
How I hand colour my linocut prints
Hand colouring a linoprint is the most relaxing part of my artistic practice. I usually sit by the studio window where the light is good. I listen to music or just the bird song outside as I work. I use water-based artist inks which I mix to exact hues. I’ve loved colouring-in since I was…
