Printmaking |

My latest news

In recent times I’m happy to have been shortlisted for the RA Summer exhibition. Since then my energies have gone into completing new paintings and prints in readiness for Warwickshire Open Studios. Exhibiting from the 18th June to 3rd July. I am again showing with seven other artists in Ettington Church, 3 Halford Rd, Ettington, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7TH

Some of the paintings I intend to show During Warwickshire Open Studios

‘The sweet smell of summer.’
Oil on board.
23 cm x 28 cm unframed.

‘Autumn colour.’
Oil on board.
23 cm x 28 cm unframed.

‘Drift away.’
Oil on board.
23 cm x 28 cm unframed.

Print opportunity

My prints will be appearing at the Derby Open 2022. The Derby Print Open is an exhibition showcasing contemporary printmaking from artists based in the United Kingdom. The Derby Print Open was created in 2018, by Green Door Printmaking Studio, with a simple ideology; to promote printmaking and printmakers around the UK. The show will be on display from 1st June – 30th June. The prints below are amongst the ones I have on show. https://www.derbyprintopen.org/

‘A waft of memory.’
Collagraph print.
18cm x 18cm.

‘Rolling days.’
Collagraph print in editions of 12.
31 x 22 cm

‘The journey through life.’
Monoprint.
25cm x 20cm

Printmaking adventures

My goal with printmaking is to keep it experimental and as receptive to the incidental as my painting. To this end I have been experimenting with collagraph prints. This technique allows me a greater sense of freedom when preparing the plate, which is fun. This translates into a freer looking print. My longer term plan is too also draw into the plate at the printing stage and to combine intaglio with relief printing processes. For now please enjoy my latest explorations.

‘High tide.’ Collagraph print

‘Day after day.’ Collagraph print

‘Midday onwards.’ Tetra collagraph/ dry point print

‘Seasons come & go.’ Collagraph print

‘Time’s ebb & flow.’ Collagraph print

‘The flow of the tide.’ Tetra collagraph/dry point print.

Art in the Park

My next event falls on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August and is to be held in the Jephson and Mill Gardens Leamington Spa from 10-6pm. I am exhibiting with The Courtyard Gallery on the Archery Lawn by the Clock Tower along with 5 other Artists and Makers.

I will be showing work mostly new pieces yet to be exhibited, including paintings and prints. For more information on the whole event click on the link https://www.artinpark.co.uk/ or see the brochure here https://www.artinpark.co.uk/brochure

New pieces that I intend to have on display.

Flip book

For the Warwickshire Open Studios event I’ve made a flip book describing some of my art journey thus far. I’ve found it an interesting process; a reminder of what kind of artist I am. To see it click the link below.

https://www.flipsnack.com/86B6DEDD75E/jo-wade-artist.html

Lithography skill development

After some trial and error I’ve begun to develop more printmaking skills. Lithography is something I’ve been wanting to learn for some time. Watching You Tube videos and making many errors I’ve taught myself lithography using polyester plates. One day I would like to try stone lithography. In the meantime I can see the potential of the technique and looking forward to being more experimental.