Mother’s Day. Natural shapes All of the prints are

All of the prints are printed on Giclée Hahnemühle German Etching

I am using a small studio based hand press and Schmincke water based inks

Like reading books there is a silent pleasure to be had and perhaps a sense of satisfaction or a wry smile in acknowledgment of an achievement

The skyline here can be quite hypnotic as the eye is drawn beyond the wood to the shifting skies

Original size: 146mm x 150mm

Mother’s Day. Natural shapes All of the prints areA still life of March flowers on Mothers Day. The idea of drawing regular still life compositions is for me anyway, is both a means of practising drawing but also working on form and composition. These skills are just as important, almost key, for drawing landscapes when out walking. A simple earthenware jug, perhaps one of my favourites filled with daffodils set against a blue cloth. The pastel paper shines through adding even more texture, pale