some new lino prints

A design based on reindeer I saw in theSpring.

Thinking ahead to December I cut a second block with snowflakes

and created a 2 block print.

plants and seed heads



Painting - at last

I created a range of smaller sketches some time ago and then added to them during the summer, consolidating into a larger charcoal sketch which I've used as a starting point.  I've now painted in the main elements of the composition.  It probably looks softer and more static then it will eventually be.

 charcoal sketch

underpainting using thin oil paint

Press repaired - hooray!

The brilliant Keith came to the rescue and, thanks to a new part + grease and detailed instructions, it's now working again.

 Re-cut lino print - test print

Birds eye view of Chocolate Digitalis - lino print test

first test print - Chocolate Digitalis








More problems with the relief press

I've had more problems with the relief press.   The bottom of the screw is damaging itself as it screws down - shavings of metal are coming of and the prints aren't printing properly.

Trying out some ideas for cards and labels

Developing the goldfinch print

Testing the new press

The replacement press arrived today and has bolts instead of screws which should,

hopefully, solve the problem.