A few months ago I made these 3 etching plates, which layer over each other, and put one of the best prints into an exhibition for Matariki. I want to do some more prints from the same plates for an upcoming exhibition, and to experiment with the colours more. One thing about media skill, it is really hard to produce quality results immediately after taking a break for a couple of months. It takes time to refresh the skill knowledge, to re-tie those links between eye and hand and brain! and with printing, this means making quite a few prints to re-find that rythym. And with etching, that takes time. These 'knowing hands' are improving, but I still think another day or 2 of printing is needed to really bring out their beauty. I am loving the colours though.
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The kitchen table today
A couple of days ago I went to the local Sallies to drop off some pre-loved items and as usual, I came home with some more pre-loved items. I've been thinking about small works for an upcoming exhibition, and what to use as a canvas for them. I browsed through the placemats, wooden and metal trays, the picture frame section and then noticed these books - 10c each - what gorgeous covers they have - so here are my canvases, a play with colour pencils shows there is plenty of potential here. Just need to get busy with experimenting. Draw, paint, print or collage? Or maybe all 4! |
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