In February 2014 I started the Complete Printmakers course at Hot Bed Press, an open access print studio based in Salford. The course is just under a year long (I've got another 3-4 weeks left on it) and offers the opportunity to try a variety of traditional print processes. Over the next few days and weeks I'm going to be posting some photos of the work that I've produced and my thoughts about each of the processes.
I decided to enrol on the course as I wanted to explore some new ways of working after being confined to working with pen, pencil, watercolours and my Mac for 3 years or so. I wanted to learn some processes that were a bit more hands-on and that would make me think about how I want to develop my work. The course has been challenging at times as the processes can be tricky and we've been learning a new method every couple of weeks so it's been fast paced! The experience has been a positive one though, I've learnt a lot and there are so many areas of print that I want to try further and now I have the basic skills to start exploring.
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Thursday, 17 October 2013
New Website..
Finally after months of planning and designing I have finally changed and updated my website! It's got a much better layout and it can even be viewed on phones (this has never been the case before!) have a look here!
In the very near future the site will also have a shop so my prints/cards etc. will be available worldwide!
In the very near future the site will also have a shop so my prints/cards etc. will be available worldwide!
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Meow!
Playing around with some cat paintings from late last year, the originals were sold off as card but I still have digital files. I think it makes a nice repeat pattern.
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Exhibitions
During October my work will be featured in two exhibitions in the North West. The first is taking place at the Craft and Design centre in Manchester's Northern Quarter. As part of Creative Tourist's 'Manchester Weekender' there will be an extension of the Craft and Design centre's current exhibition 'Forming Words' and I will be creating a new piece of work for it.
The new part of the exhibition will be open from 10th -13th October and I will be creating the letter 'A'. I'm currently working on the design (which is going to remain a secret) so head to the Craft and Design Centre over that weekend to see it.
The second exhibition is part of Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival taking place at The Gallery at Bank Quay House and Warrington Museum and Art Gallery. I submitted two existing pieces of work (two of my Whitby original painting/drawings) and they'll be on display from 18th October to 22nd November. I'm originally from Warrington so it's exciting to have the opportunity to showcase some of my work on home turf. There are some incredible artists involved in the festival this year so I'm really looking forward to the launch.
For Manchester Weekender's full listings click here and for further information and news about Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival click here.
The new part of the exhibition will be open from 10th -13th October and I will be creating the letter 'A'. I'm currently working on the design (which is going to remain a secret) so head to the Craft and Design Centre over that weekend to see it.
The second exhibition is part of Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival taking place at The Gallery at Bank Quay House and Warrington Museum and Art Gallery. I submitted two existing pieces of work (two of my Whitby original painting/drawings) and they'll be on display from 18th October to 22nd November. I'm originally from Warrington so it's exciting to have the opportunity to showcase some of my work on home turf. There are some incredible artists involved in the festival this year so I'm really looking forward to the launch.
For Manchester Weekender's full listings click here and for further information and news about Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival click here.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Drawing School
Apologies for neglecting my blog for a few months but I've been busy with various things and it's just been forgotten about!
I just wanted to post about a project that I'm doing in a few weeks with the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh. I'll be running two drawing classes during half term; the Junior Drawing School which will be for children aged 8-11 and the Drawing School for Young People for 11-16 year olds.
I'm really excited about the classes as I've got some really fun drawing based activities planned for the groups; I'll be taking the term drawing really loosely and showing the children some more experimental ways to make imagery and hopefully giving them plenty of useful ideas to take home with them.
The classes are £6 for the Junior Drawing School and £10 for the Drawing School for Young People - both prices include two sessions, one with me and one with another local artist Jenna Parton. The classes take place on the 12th and 13th February and there are still places available.
To book call Turnpike Gallery on 01942 404420
Here's a couple of pages from my sketchbooks to inspire!
I just wanted to post about a project that I'm doing in a few weeks with the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh. I'll be running two drawing classes during half term; the Junior Drawing School which will be for children aged 8-11 and the Drawing School for Young People for 11-16 year olds.
I'm really excited about the classes as I've got some really fun drawing based activities planned for the groups; I'll be taking the term drawing really loosely and showing the children some more experimental ways to make imagery and hopefully giving them plenty of useful ideas to take home with them.
The classes are £6 for the Junior Drawing School and £10 for the Drawing School for Young People - both prices include two sessions, one with me and one with another local artist Jenna Parton. The classes take place on the 12th and 13th February and there are still places available.
To book call Turnpike Gallery on 01942 404420
Here's a couple of pages from my sketchbooks to inspire!
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Winter Arts Market
This weekend I'm taking part in the Winter Arts Market at St George's Hall in Liverpool. I'll be sharing a table with Caitlin Howard and we'll both be selling various pieces of our work and other wonderful potential gifts. I've got cards, postcards, bags, tea towels, prints and badges for sale all adorned with my illustration work. The event is on Saturday and Sunday (though Caitlin and I will only be there on Saturday) from 10 til 5 so come down and say hello!
Here's the lovely flyer:
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Abattoir Blues....
....is this weekend!
On Saturday (8th September) The Castle and Gullivers will be hosting 'Nothin' but...Abattoir Blues' a one day blues festival. I have been working away on posters, flyers and programmes for the past few months and this week they launched a website for the event which also features my drawings and designs! Have a look for yourselves, it contains everything you need to know about the day! It should be brilliant so come down.
On Saturday (8th September) The Castle and Gullivers will be hosting 'Nothin' but...Abattoir Blues' a one day blues festival. I have been working away on posters, flyers and programmes for the past few months and this week they launched a website for the event which also features my drawings and designs! Have a look for yourselves, it contains everything you need to know about the day! It should be brilliant so come down.
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