NEW PRINT - A Dunnock

June 8, 2020

I’ve just completed this ten colour reduction linoprint of a House Sparrow. This little chap must have had a nest near by and for much of May it would perch on our fence and sing its heart out. Remarkably tame, it let me get within a few feet and let me take photos that became the basis for the print. Its plumage is, perhaps not as flamboyant as some other garden birds, it nevertheless, has a subtle colouring, a joyous call and a character that deserves recording.

The print measures 195 x 165mm. It is printed on Bristol board in T.N.Lawrence oil based printing inks.

Holmfirth Art Week

July 2, 2018

I currently have two prints in the main exhibition at Holmfirth. The Art Week is on now and if if you've never been it's well worth a visit!

HOLMFIRTH ARTWEEK

June 29, 2017

Holmfith Artweek 2017 is on from the 2nd to 8th July. If you've never been it's well worth a visit. The main venue is the Drill Hall but a massive range of artwork is also on show in temporary venues across the town centre. I've entered these two prints. Wish me luck!

I've acquired a new toy - a Hawthorn press!

June 12, 2017

It's taken a little fiddling around and experimentation to get the pressure right - experimenting with paper types and using Ternes Burton registration clips for the first time but I think I've got it sorted! This is my first serious effort with the press, it's a four colour reduction print of a Gyr.