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I recently made a visit to the garden centre as I often do to browse their considerable selection of plants and find bargains. As a result, it is not unusual for me to pick up more than I anticipate. On this occasion, I had planned to buy fennel seeds for the garden but no sooner…

The past few weeks have been very windy and wet but mild enough to see the daffodils coming into bloom. Picked from the garden and placed in a vase, they still look elegant despite being the ones that were drooping so coated with a sprinkling of mud. A sign of the arrival of spring, daffodil…

Today I decided to produce a print from my collagraph plate: ‘Undulating Roots’. This plate was made after a spectacular walk in the Brecon Beacons earlier this year. The riverside walk with its scenery of waterfalls, roots and moss covered trees as well as the occasional dibber was exquisite. Never had I come across somewhere…

Today I decided to make a print from one of my recent collagraphs, (Fishermans’ Hut By The River Test).  This collagraph based on a well known hut near Stockbridge in Hampshire is brought to life when printed in colour using a technique known as a double drop. A double drop is a technique whereby a…

Now the collagraph sample is fully dry, it is ready to print. Before undertaking anything else, I prepare the paper ready for printing. To do this I ensure I have a good quality printing paper handy (I will be using a piece of Hahnemuhle paper), the paper needs to be able to absorb the ink…