summer

Oct 1, 20223 min read

Hares and Meadow Cranesbill

This reduction linocut was inspired by a trip out in July this year while I was walking through some fields where the meadow cranesbill...

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Mar 6, 20211 min read

Spring Swallows

This is one of two recent prints I’ve been working on over the past month or so. Hopefully the other one of a pinecone will be finished...

Dec 5, 20202 min read

Designing for reduction linocuts.

Why do I design my linocuts in blue? The main reason is, I just find it works for me! I'm sure others may have their own preferences. It...

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Jul 7, 20201 min read

Hedgehog reduction linocut

The garden could really do with at least one resident hedgehog. It would certainly not go hungry. The slugs and snails thrive and shelter...

Jun 17, 20201 min read

Poppies and Bees

At first sight they just seem to be a bright orange red. Just like the irises, there is a difference between the light reflected from the su

Jun 7, 20201 min read

Irises

The irises in the garden have been fantastic this yar. I've managed to complete two small paintings from them. Both are 24x30cm, oil on...

Sep 13, 20191 min read

Agapanthus

Four recent paintings of agapanthus, two are in oils and two in acrylics....and to think I'm not really sure about painting flowers. The...

Sep 1, 20191 min read

Art in Penallt

I have been really honoured this year to be asked to be part of Art in Penallt. It used to be in a small chapel building in Penallt but...