Original Artwork Inspired by Nature
My husband and I went to South Durras for a short break, now that our part of the world is even safer from COVID-19. We brought our camera gear, not only to practice but also we find we connect with nature at a deeper level when looking for nice shots. I also brought my new… Continue reading Light-Painting at the Coast
I was inspired to continue painting Still Life scenes after a workshop with Australian Artist, Grace Paleg. I didn't want to do one that was just a collection of things that meant little to me, so I "raided" Dad's shed for interesting objects that were relevant to his life. Dad is a retired plumber, gasfitter,… Continue reading Still Life of a Pump Motor
I was lucky enough to attend a pastel Still Life Workshop over 3 days with Grace Paleg at the South Coast. It was a new way of working with pastels for me: using mainly soft pastel sticks and applying them lightly with fingers and the side of the fist. I've also never really done a… Continue reading Still Life Workshop
Here's my second composite photography project created for a very special nephew's birthday. The brief: 3 favourite animals (lions, zebras and dinosaurs), favourite place (the zoo) and favourite colour (pink). I had most of the reference photos I needed except for the dinosaurs (really hard to come by on the wild!) and zebras. It would… Continue reading New Composite Project
Original Pastel Portrait.Line drawn in bitumen.After the line etched in acid.Application of aquatint and tusche, with white areas "blocked out".After a series of 4 more acid baths, each blocking out a different shade (light grey, mid grey, dark grey and black).Final Print. The Etching Process The copper etching process is a lot more involved than… Continue reading Etching Errol: The Grassland Earless Dragon
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