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creative ventures

It’s pleasing to be involved in the creative ventures of others, even in a minor way. A new piece of music composed by Duncan Kemp with images by me to accompany it.

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

‘The turn of the tide.’ 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.

Thinking ahead

Warwickshire open studios was great. We had many wonderful visitors with very positive feedback.

Since then I’m pleased to have been accepted for The People’s Landscape, at the National Trust’s Claydon House, Buckinghamshire. https://www.facebook.com/events/claydon-house/art-exhibition-the-peoples-landscape

I am also preparing for the annual Stratford Art Society Exhibition which is in it’s 60th Year. Open from 14th August-25th August 10.30 – 5pm daily. Held at King Edward V1 School. Chapel Lane. Stratford upon Avon. CV37 6BE.

‘The days sail by.’
Oil on canvas.
40″ x 40″.

‘Lost in thought.’
Mixed media on paper
10″ x 10″ including mount.

‘Surging on.’
Mixed media on paper.
10″ x 10″ including mount.

Some of the work I sold during Warwickshire open studios

‘A storm is Brewing.’ Mixed media on paper. 16″ x 16″ including frame.

Competition entry to https://www.facebook.com/events/claydon-house/art-exhibition-the-peoples-landscape/2203510213199002/

Events in my diary

I have three booked events in my diary:
Warwickshire Open Studios: 15th June- 30th June 2019
Ettington Church. 3 Halford Rd, Ettington, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7TH

Contemporary Arts Festival Discover, Gather, Give: 2nd – 3rd November 2019
Stratford upon Avon Town Hall. 1 Sheep St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EF

‘Making a Mark.’ group exhibition: 16th – 17th November 2019
St. Edward’s Hall, The Square, Stow On The Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AF

I also have work at The Courtyard Gallery. Unit 1, The Shopping Village, Stratford Garden Centre , Campden Road, Clifford Chambers, Warwickshire. CV37 8LW

In April I will be represented by the new & yet to be launched White Horse gallery. Banbury.