I’ve been enjoying the marks made by using a dip pen and sumi ink. Next I took a wet square brush and pulled it along the ink. For more contrast I brushed the ink on wet into wet. As you’ll see from the video it’s an effective and swift process to capture a moment. By…
Category: drawing
The Fisherman’s Hut
Location: Dunwich, Suffolk. In this post I’ll just share the location for my recent journey…followed by (if you’re interested in more) the highs and lows… I’ve known Dunwich all my life and aware of the stories, a city lost to the sea. It’s a village located on the Suffolk coast of England, known for its…
Coming back
It’s been a while I know, I’ve been taking time for physical recovery. Now the awe and wonder at what is possible begins to surface. Tomorrow I have a change of scenery booked, a driver ( my son thank you) a warm space for creating (thank you Dunwich town trust) and the potential for a…
A New Term of possibilities
Great to start back at Sudbourne Park Printmakers this week. In preparation, I’ve been working from my Cornwall sketches. My first interpretation of one sketch this week involved using drypoint etching and monotype. On the left, two printing plates (acetate) are shown. The bottom one is etched and inked in a mixture of burnt umber, process…
Exhibition
Exhibition of prints by Sudbourne Park Printmakers can be seen at the Aldeburgh Gallery 143 High St, IP15 5AN, 11 – 17th. Open Daily 10am -5pm. Supporting The Prometheus Orchestra http://www.prometheusorchestra.co.uk
Sugarlift and Aquatint
Last week at the beginning of a new term with Sudbourne Park Printmakers I began working with copper and experimenting with ‘sugarlift’ to create the image of trees which were sketched from visits to Sutton Hoo (photo 1) in Suffolk. The process involves painting or drawing using the sugar solution, onto a prepared metal…
Cow Crowding
Original woodcut completed at The Sudbourne Park Printmakers workshop earlier in the year. This woodcut was based on one of my original drawings during a time of acute illness. Over many visits, watching the cows crowding together with the gorgeous Suffolk landscape as a backdrop, I began to feel well. So, personally, it makes me…
Local Landscape
Latest woodcut and initial hand burnished prints. Just a few adjustments then I’ll explore the use of colour.
Etching using soft ground
Etching is a process that I’m currently exploring. The featured image is a sketch from one of my recent photos. Below are my initial attempts. There’s a great deal of experimenting and work to be done before I reach my goal with this one! The point is, try something new & work towards your goal….
Susan Whatling 