I’m still playing around with vinyl and to be honest I like the speed of it. Sometimes I use oil paint instead of printing ink to mock up an image. I really enjoy the process; the journey to the end r esult. The way I see it, is take your time to build your composition,…
Cheeky Chaps!
The last couple of days have been about experimenting with vinyl (dark material in top left picture) while I’m awaiting a shipment of soft lino. Wonderful advantages with vinyl as it really is soft and easy to cut. I decided to use this material to work on my designs and composition. I’m pleased with these…
Out for some new ideas
While some prints are hanging up to dry, I took a trip out for some new ideas. Always have a camera with me or at least the one on my phone. The sea air really was a tonic and the breeze blew through my thoughts, inspiring new images from which I’d like to create some linocuts…
Woodcuts, Lino or potatoes?
At school do you remember printing from shapes cut out on potatoes then pressing them onto sugar paper. It’s still fun and there is of course, still a place for potatoes. You could try drawing onto wood; something like Japanese ply or anything you have similar. Experimenting is the process and remember to use your…
Express Yourself
Last post I was talking about the things you’re passionate about. Here’s hoping your ‘cup runneth over’. For me the passion is all about colour, texture and printmaking. I love the thick, buttery consistency of acrylic paints, the surprise of the first print when the paper is lifted and combining art processes. I also love…
Mind blowing!
This post is really an opening for new comers. Where do I start? What do I need? I can’t draw, it’s too expensive. Let me stop you. The previous post discusses .‘The First Hurdle’ . There really is something for everyone and everyone’s budget. While you’re wondering what type of art is going to get your creative…
The First Hurdle
Maybe you already have a sketchbook or a journal. Someone I know recently bought a journal and I know, for that person it was an exciting purchase, new and full of potential. A few weeks on though, the journal is still empty. We chatted for a while on how to move forward… What is it that…
Susan Whatling 