Author Archives: Claire B

My chosen image back on 5th August 2019 was entitled ‘Dogs delight, owners nightmare’ and depicted a smashed up bush-trail bridge which I had navigated several times. I’m pleased to say that shortly after that post some very kind, anonymous, … Continue reading →

Laurie Rudling, Les Vieilles Tours 1, collagraph, 15″ x 18″, Edition of 10 Resourses:Laurie Rudling Pinterest

Noel Sandino, collagraph with monotype Resources:Collagraph Worldwide online groupNoel Sandino can also be found on Instagram at @monoprintess

Photography: Claire Brach

Phil’s World, Common Wombat (Vombatus Ursinus), Guthega, NSW 2020 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year – Monochrome Winner Photo Credit: Charles Davis, NSW, Nikon D850, Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR2, 1/1600, f/4, ISO 250, handheld. Resources:http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2020/08/2020-ag-nature-photographer-of-the-year-winners/

Magdeleine Ferru (Glennallen, Alaska), Meandres, rolled up artists book, 25 black & white photographs printed on various papers (glossy, photo paper, transparent paper, inkjet paper…), collage, thread, wool, 3″ x 7′, 2020. Resources:http://www.justmagd.com/meandres/

Paul writes about his creation: A project I started in February 2019. This is a book in the form of a Möbius band, so it has no covers, no beginning and no end. There are over 500 sections; each page … Continue reading →

Chris Tegeler Beneman, High Line Variation XXIV, collagraph/monoprint, 30″ x 22″ I came across the work of this artist via The Hand magazine and was particularly attracted to his interpretations of architectural construction. Resources:http://www.chrisbeneman.com/

James Pasakos, The Passing, 2014, Monotype, 13.5 x 22cm Resources:http://www.jamespasakos.com/2011-present.html

Wendy Orville, Fallen Tree, Blakely, monotype, 11″ x 17″ Resources:http://www.wendyorville.com/

Peter Baczek, Diagonals, etching 6″ x 10″ Resources:The Hand Magazine, issue 32, contributing artist.See more work by this artist on his site http://www.baczekstudio.com/baczekstudio/Baczek_Studio.html

Hverfjall Crater, Iceland Resources:https://adventures.is/iceland/attractions/hverfjall-tuff-ring-volcano-crater/

Nigel Humphreys, drypoint, aluminium and Somerset satin This is one of the best pieces of drypoint I’ve seen in a long time. What attracts me? Firstly the subject matter; the fact that the face is only a slight impression leaving … Continue reading →

Gold, enamel and diamond butterfly lady brooch by Lucien Gaillard, early 1900s. Who wouldn’t want to own something like this? So beautiful. Resources:www.facebook.com/Art-Deco-694826447195747/

Delita Martin, Rain Falls From The Lemon Tree, acrylic, charcoal, decorative papers, hand stitching, 52x72cm, 2020 Resources:http://www.blackboxpressstudio.com/recent-works-20172019

Resources:http://www.singingstonepress.com/#/pond-life/

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Sonja writes: My inspiration was the kintsugi technique, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold or silver paint. In Japanese aesthetics, the traces of breakage and repair contribute to the beauty of an object. Instead of paint, I … Continue reading →

Shari Replogle, encaustic art Resources:http://www.sharireplogle.com

Judy Dekel, Rushing Riverbed, watercolour, 2017 Resources:www.judydekel.com/landscapes

I came across this fabulous photograph on the Awesome Librarians facebook page (9/1/2021 post) and couldn’t resist it.

Resources:The Hand magazine, issue 29, August 2020, P20

I first became aware of Paul Catherall’s work through an article I read in Pressing Matters magazine earlier this year. When visiting his site I discovered a treasure trove of graphically designed linocut images of famous landmarks. What strikes me … Continue reading →

I’ve long enjoyed the work of Sherrie York and her skill at creating complex reduction linoprints. About this piece she writes: The title of this piece was known long before I even drew it up on the lino… in fact … Continue reading →

The image above is scanned from a postcard of the original artwork – which I haven’t seen. I purchased the card at a small gallery on the NSW south coast where numerous pieces were on show by a group of … Continue reading →

Winner of the Handprinted Collective September 2020 theme Monochrome Resources:http://www.bertandroxy.com/collections/block-prints/products/tempura-udon-for-lunch-block-print-limited-edition

I recently stumbled across this collagraph artist (and painter) and immediately fell in love with her work. The one above struck a particular note as I’m currently exploring the print merits of Lamb’s Tongue weeds. Resources:http://www.juusola.co.uk/prints