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Natty Maid: April 2011
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011. Preparation for Progressions Exhibition Bonhoga, Shetland. I was lucky enough to win the prize for Best Print at the Shetland Open Exhibition at the Bonhoga last year. As a result, I now have the opportunity to participate in the Winner's Exhibition at the same venue in May 2011. Entitled Progressions, this exhibition will include work by John Carolan, Claire Laurenson, Jayne Kelly and Amy Irvine. Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Tuesday, 19 April 2011. Anyhoo.I am really into col...
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Natty Maid: June 2012
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012. A Word of Warning! I had to check my post dates to see the last time I had anything on here and see that it was at the end of March. This was before I attended my first ever Shows, the first being the British Craft Trade Fair. In Harrogate in April and the second being the Great British Home Show. In Bluewater, Kent. Quite a lot to take on as both shows were close together and with one being trade and the latter consumer, I had my work cut out for me. The Natty Maid Stand. Right, t...
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Natty Maid: April 2013
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Monday, 22 April 2013. My Tunnel Book Project Begins. The Forth Valley Open Studios. Is just a month and a half away and I will be participating in this event for the first time. I am excited but a little anxious as I am not sure I have given myself enough time to get what I want done. Best get a wiggle on then! Has been put on the back burner. A couple of years ago, I treated myself to an artist book workshop at the Owl and Lion. Particularly when I have time constraints. I had been raking through a who...
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Natty Maid: July 2013
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Thursday, 4 July 2013. Lilla Rogers Global Talent Search. Last week I entered a fantastic competition. World renowned Illustrator and agent Lilla Rogers is looking for Talent on a Global scale. Calling for entrants from around the world, The Global Talent Search is rewarding the winner with prizes that can only be dreamed of. Regardless of what happens after the hand in, this is going to be a win win situation for me. Here's why. Reason 1 - I am going to have FUN doing this. Thursday, July 04, 2013.
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Natty Maid: June 2011
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Monday, 20 June 2011. Forgot to post this earlier! Last week I ran a give-away once I got to my first 100 on my facebook page. This linocut was up for grabs. Think I will do this again as it was good fun and I got a lot of good feedback. A close up of the lino being cut. Linocut prints ready for shipping up to the North Rock Gallery. Monday, June 20, 2011. Whit'll we dae wi the Herrings Heed". So much for thinking this would be easy! Making one of the herring collagraphs. Herrings ready for printing.
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Natty Maid: Here's How I Make a Tunnel Book
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Tuesday, 2 July 2013. Here's How I Make a Tunnel Book. So much for posting as I work through my project! I'm afraid I was pushing myself trying to get 8 hand printed tunnel books made in 6 weeks so I basically horsed on with it to the detriment of sparing enough time to update my blog. My apologies! So I am updating retrospectively. There are different methods out there and some absolute crackers! Check out this link. Here is how I made mine. The picture below shows the basic materials required. Turn the...
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Natty Maid: March 2012
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012. Forgive me Blogger it has been 3 months since my last post! And here was I thinking I would be posting on a weekly basis in the lead up to the British Craft Trade Fair. In Harrogate in April! In addition to tote bags, I have been printing hankies. After screenprinting my own wrapping paper later last year, I wanted to look at other things that could be used for gift wrap, but more for the fact that it could be kept for another purpose. I had heard about Furoshiki. The word 'Hans...
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Natty Maid: October 2011
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Friday, 14 October 2011. I have finally walked away from my paintings. I am not pleased with them and would have kept going over and over getting nowhere. But there comes a time when you know you are overworking things and need to stop. This has been such a learning curve for me in that respect. Having talked to the ever amazing Greer Ralston (check out her equestrian paintings! Http:/ www.ralstonfineart.com/. Friday, October 14, 2011. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Natty Maid: FINISHED!
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Friday, 14 October 2011. I have finally walked away from my paintings. I am not pleased with them and would have kept going over and over getting nowhere. But there comes a time when you know you are overworking things and need to stop. This has been such a learning curve for me in that respect. Having talked to the ever amazing Greer Ralston (check out her equestrian paintings! Http:/ www.ralstonfineart.com/. Friday, October 14, 2011. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Natty Maid: September 2011
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011. Well that has been a full on couple of weeks! I started painting two portraits several weeks ago. Sugar and Spice' and 'Slugs &Snails' Work in Progress. I have been getting restless and felt that I needed to get printing too, so I made some new bags to take to the Boutique Chique event run by http:/ www.craftersandmakers.co.uk. This was a lovely day in Newport on Tay. Full of friendly and talented makers. I very much look forward to meeting them again! I have decided to have s...
