Log cabin in progress

I've been a patchwork and quilter for many years and have thought for some time about a log cabin lino cut. I found a design I had sketched and decided it had to be a reduction cut.

 I forgot to photograph the 1st cut and 1st colour, which was yellow. I then cut away the areas I wanted to stay yellow and over- printed with red.

This design is a small edition of 12, here they are drying....

and a close up of the print so far.

It is actually on a creamy white paper, 300g Daler Rowney smooth water colour paper which takes the inks well. I now need to cut away areas that I want to stay red.

The prints won't be dry enough to print the next colour for a few days, so I decided to print my new lino cut, called Home.....

I cut this design on the grey hessian backed lino, which I hadn't used for a while, preferring the thin floor tiles I use. Using really sharp tools and warming it I found it OK, but it can be a bit crumbly.

Here's the result....

This is a limited edition of 50 and here's number 1 framed and ready to go to The Art Nest gallery in Hitchin this week, together with another 'Love' image to replace a sold print.

Cambridge Open Studios

My first weekend was a success! Luckily my sister came to help me, so I could concentrate on chatting to people. I had some lovely visitors, interested in my work and wanting to know more about the various printmaking processes. I enjoy sharing my exciting journey with others; sales were good, the sun shone and the wine and elderflower cordial were enjoyed. The Sunday was quieter but it meant I could keep an eye on the Wimbledon final now and again. So, a very busy, exciting weekend.

My studio looked good and my work went down the hall and spread into the dining room as well.

Here are some of my cards that I sell, printed from my original work. My welsh gaudy jug....

....my aerial view......



and my spotty shoes. I'd like a pair like these!