I finished cutting my latest Mari Lwyd lino block, I’ve been doing one each winter for a few years now. I did the proof print a few days ago and I did a little bit more cutting, not much, and now I’m happy with the block so I’ve done the first few prints off it,Continue reading “Finished Mari Lwyd lino prints.”
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Mari Lwyd: First Proofs With Chine Collé
I printed up a first proof from my latest Mari Lwyd lino block and then did a second proof with chine collé, using fine coloured tissue papers. I cut and ripped some tissue paper shapes than placed them on the un-inked block, just to see if they were what I wanted and where I wasContinue reading “Mari Lwyd: First Proofs With Chine Collé”
Eyes Full Of Life
I’m really enjoying the 10 minute head sketches from photos I’ve been doing recently. As well as helping me to practice accurate speed sketching, my chosen subject, elderly women, is fascinating. I look forward each evening to exploring the heads I find on Google, they are so full of character and experience. This elder womanContinue reading “Eyes Full Of Life”
Use It Or Lose It!
Yesterday, Husb and I joined family members and assorted Whovians on the Doctor Who Locations walk’n’talk, organised by the Swansea Library Service. It was a part of an excellent programme of free events coming up this month. I sketched one of the Who companions outside the Kardomah Cafe in Portland Street, that has a numberContinue reading “Use It Or Lose It!”
The Baleful Look
What a day! One of those when everything that can go wrong, did. I was hoping to get cracking on some design work first thing but ended up making a start at 3pm! Never mind, I managed to get quite a bit done in the end. It’s pretty boring stuff done on a *gasp* lightbox!Continue reading “The Baleful Look”
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