After finishing project 7, the multiblock linoprint of the seascape view, I was undecided whether I should try to rework the subject. On the one hand, I felt that I hadn’t brought out the full potential of the subject, on the other there was the pressure from getting onwards with the course schedule. I postponed […]
I came across this artist in my enquiry towards sculpture. This is a personal project I pursue. I becan to develop an interest in sculpture when I saw OCA students post pictures of their works. Now I’ve already topped my OCA studies towards a painting degree with the printmaking module, and there’s no way I […]
I can’t trace down anymore where I came across this printmaker… it might have been on a Printmaking Society website, or a recommendation shared via Facebook, or during a Google Image search… it’s difficult to remember to always make a brief note. I’m glad I did at least create the stub of a post with […]
Look at the work of Edward Bawden, and his son, contemporary printmaker Richard Bawden. Take a close look at the way they have worked with multiple blocks. What can you learn from them? Edward Bawden, English (1903 – 1989) The Floral Hall, Covent Garden (1967) This is a print with many intricate details […]
After completing the multiblock linocut, I had a hard time letting go of my seaside subject because I felt that it would be good to do a follow up version and try to improve on all the issues I encountered. On the other hand, time is always an issue and I have a tight schedule, […]
I’ve been following for quite a while the activities of the Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP) n Norwalk, CT. They offer all kinds of interesting workshops and it’s within reach of a day trip from New York. Finally I decided to go there and visit the exhibition of prints from master printmakers Clare Romano and […]
I developed the multi-block linoprint after a visit to Norwalk, Conneticut, where I went to the Center for Contemporary Printmaking to see the exhibition of prints by Clare Romano and John Ross. The visit was super interesting. After the exhibition, I went to the seaside to draw. I was fascinated by the view over the […]