There’s nothing quite like getting away for a restorative weekend in the Australian bush. It’s second nature for many of us. The idea for this new linocut came from a customer who admired my caravan linocut and wanted an artwork featuring a red VW van (complete with mountain bikes) as a gift for active outdoor…
This is Fred. Much loved rescue cat and the subject of this tanka poem by my friend Rodney Williams. TANKA FOR FRED Merry Christmas beside the Merri Creek — Fred the rescue cat makes gifts beneath the tree a seat just for him Rodney asked if I could create a linocut illustration for his planned…
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…
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…
Warragul Arts Market An artisan Christmas market! Browse my colourful cards and unframed limited edition linocuts. Loads of last minute Christmas ideas. Gift vouchers available for artwork or workshops. This lovely little market runs in conjunction with the gastronomically exciting Warragul Farmers Market. The address of my stall is under a shady tree, Civic Park, Warragul. Future market…
Come and visit my studio in Drouin and the studios of other local artists in the area on special Open Studios West Gippsland days.
This self guided tour will take you around beautiful West Gippsland.
Click here to visit the Open Studios West Gippsland website to see participating artists.