Art in the shed at Mudgee

Here are images of the printing press and its new country residence - a shed in the grounds of Rosby Geusthouse, Mudgee. Much hard work from many hands transformed a spartan space into a great work studio. Despite dire weather forecasts, the days were blue and the wrens and willy wagtails provided a beautiful soundtrack while we worked.
 

Big George surveys his handiwork - hanging all his easels.





Little George and Gerry arrive to check our progress




Kay and Jutta give the press a workout



Pin board and drying racks already being put to use



A great press in a great shed - one happy printmaker!



Built to impress

She may not look much to the unititiated but this is my new press courtesy of a very generous friend.

She has since been moved to her country residence where she is now neighbour to a woolshed and the odd sheep.


I will post images of her new postion after I pay a visit to Mudgee...

March Relief Workshop

Once more we were able to enjoy glorious Mudgee weather as we cut our blocks.

This time around it was a two day workshop - black and whites on the first day and colour multi-blocks on the second.

Our next workshop is at the end of May and now we have a printing press!

Slideshow Sideshow

I have added a slideshow of selected images to the sidebar of the blog - many of which are already included in older posts. Having them conveniently located (albeit in miniature) should make it easier for new visitors to see more of my work in one spot. I will add further images from my archive once my techno mastery improves. :)

All Greek to me

Pedestal - Feet of Clay

First entry for the year - my only excuse is relocating most of my studio over the holidays..

With a few friends' and family member's weddings fast approaching it seemed fitting to finish the three dimensional version of a lino I began last year.

With the working title of Pedestal, the complete translation of the Greek inscription around the two Olympian figures is: Don't put me on a pedestal - my feet are made of clay.

I must admit to small relief at the complete lack of colour this time around. I can always be easily persuaded to return to the clarity and simplicity of naked black and white...