Category Archives: inspiration

when things don’t go as planned

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Nancy

Occasionally when things don’t go as planned I discover some interesting things. I’ve learned to follow these misadventures, and see what happens. My ink was too thick, and too dry for screenprinting, so everything had haloes, then I became interested … Continue reading →

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gumleaf sauerkraut silk

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Nancy

I unrolled this small silk bundle this morning, It looked dark grey and smelt of gumleaves and sauerkraut, and I was surprised at the vibrant colours that were revealed, even some turquoise from the copper that I had wound the … Continue reading →

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finishing touches

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Nancy

The pre school group are putting the finishing touches on their individual textile pieces, ready for the Early Childhood Educators conference at the Brisbane Exhibition centre. They discussed all the steps, and  remembered all the stages in making their prints. … Continue reading →

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soul food

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Nancy

A visit to Coochiemudlo island. My friend Hollie took me for a walk around the island she calls home, casting her artist eye across the wonders of sand, clay, confluence of bay, ocean and mangrove, talking about being surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Shibori at Raw Art West End.

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Nancy

I brewed up and indigo vat,  and we wrapped, folded and painted the silk and cotton with resist pastes. Then the pieces were oxidised in the air to deepen the blues, Photos from a Shibori session at Raw Art. There … Continue reading →

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