The annual Bute Studio Trail (July 20/21) offers a unique opportunity to step into a working artist's studio, and mine is no exception! Come and join me in my garden studio. I am Venue 17 in the Bute Studio Trail brochure (page 35).
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A variable edition refers to a series of prints created by an artist that are created from a common plate or several plates. The composition is the same but each print is individually unique due to intentional variations the artist has introduced during the printing process.
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On the first weekend in November, I booked myself a collagraph weekend workshop at Glasgow Print Studio under the guidance of printmaker Gayle Robinson. It’s been a long time, pre-Covid, since I went on any professional development printmaking workshops.
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Simply put, my customers choose to buy original prints instead of reproductions for a variety of reasons. They value the genuine, personal connection they feel with the artwork and appreciate its one-of-a-kind nature. They also find original prints more accessible and enjoy supporting the artist on their creative journey.
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Once you've invested in an original print, the next crucial step is choosing the right frame. Framing is not just about aesthetics. Your investment is worth safeguarding and ensuring its longevity. You have two primary choices
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Whether you've been following my 'Notes From The Studio' or you're exploring the fascinating world of printmaking online, your presence here shows me you share an interest in the fascinating art of printmaking.
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Being a professional artist is challenging!
You might think I spend all my time in the studio making prints, but that's not the case.
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I've been doing LIVE collagraph demos on my Facebook page since last Thursday, using workshop samples or resized plates to showcase various materials and inking techniques for my prints.
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Christmas 2019 is done and dusted for another year. We’re in that limbo inbetween time before the New Year heralds in 2020.
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In February of 2019 I opened my studio to the public offering lots of bargains to clear space for new work …
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A couple of days ago I wrote about what a wonderful place Vatersay and the Isle Of Barra was for providing me with massive scope for inspiration.
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Before Christmas I put a call out in my newsletter asking for artists to contact me if they were interested in collaborating with me to create interesting printmaking courses, some of which might be that little bit different.
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