Call for Artists : Richmond Art Gallery 4th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition

Call for Artists : Richmond Art Gallery 4th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition

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Too Busy to Print or Paint...Gasp!

Well I did manage a little Artist's Card (2.5"x3.5") to keep me from getting withdrawal symptoms. I have been spending far to long on websites like Etsy, Printsy, Ebay, OzNatureNiche, and that odious Facebook, all horribly addictive and taking up too much of my time.

That other 3 day a week regular pay job cramps my style too. Maybe I should get up earlier...

"Into the Woods" Acrylic on Canvas.

Currently on exhibition at The Ferry Artists Gallery, Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry.

Exhibition "Wax, Paint & Print" opens this Saturday 28th Feb, 4pm to 6pm and runs until 22nd March.

"Flame Flower" A wood engraving on maple. Very small, about 5cm x 6cm (2.5"?). Had a wonderful experience using Megalo Print Studio's Vandercook Press for the first time. Wish there was one closer to home. (4 hours drive!)

"The Dove"

Created for print exchange with the theme of "Nudes" A secondary theme was optional "Peace". I dont normally create nudes, but the theme intrigued me. Inspired by Chagall's painting "The Rooster" I wished to have my nude embracing the peace emblem on the 'dove'. I also like the fact that the dove also represents the Holy Spirit. There is a peace lily in the design also. Sometimes the work reminds me of 'Leda and the Swan' which puts a whole new perspective on the theme! Dont think I'll dwell on that...

Created by the process of 'drypoint' - drawing the image into perspex and printing intaglio with two colours. As the exchange needed over 30 prints, I was concerned with how long the delicate drypoint plate would hold up. I am pleased to say with each print I pulled, I was very happy with the result!

Merry Christmas to all! and much peace for the New Year! Here is a little linocut of a native Australian plant that is in flower in the Christmas season. We call it Christmas Bush and you often see it here in Sydney being sold on the roadside.


I have posted most of my work for the year on my website page

http://www.readdevine.com/cardspoll.html

I would love it if you could take the time to vote for your favourites.

Its been a while, - have been very busy painting, but after a very inspiring drypoint class yesterday I am ready to arc up the press! I have two solarplate relief prints on exhibition opening Saturday 18th. Purple Noon Gallery, 606 Terrace Road, Freemans Reach NSW. Opens 6pm