Tag Archives: printmaking

making babies

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Nancy

Some photos from the remarkable studio of Fatima S Hellfish where I spent a Sunday afternoon soldering jewellery, while she made babies.

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There are a wonderland of books in the Brisbane library system. To me, flicking through photos and illustrations wandering around the shelves, reading snippets and making slow decisions about what I want to borrow is like taking a little holiday. … Continue reading →

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Big Day

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Nancy

Queensland Academy of Creative Industries http://qaci.eq.edu.au/ is an unusual high school in Brisbane that was founded as part of the “Smart State” initiative. It is a state school that offers a range of creative subjects within the High School curriculum. I … Continue reading →

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new work

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Nancy

Home from the icy Canadian winter to my breezy garden studio. I’ve designed some screens for my next projects, screened fruity designs on recycled fabric, block printed lotuses and hand made porcelain jewellery, which is on display at the Metcalfe … Continue reading →

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bon à tirer

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Nancy

The journey from my sketchbook to the finished porcelain jewellery pieces is done and they will be on display and available to purchase at: The Artisan room Boombana Gallery 1863 Mt Nebo Rd Mt Nebo Saturday and Sunday 10-3 http://www.boombanagallery.com/ … Continue reading →

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an indigo pot

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Nancy

It takes time to mix the brew and create that magical blue that glows and deepens in air. My BIA class have been fastening, stitching and printing material to dunk into the bubbling indigo brews. The chemistry is curious and curiouser. … Continue reading →

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circles

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Nancy

Morning in the studio with my pen and sketchbook. Some photos of circles that I’ve been drawing.

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Dysart tour Flying Arts

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Nancy

Flying arts tour to Dysart, a workshop in printmaking using less toxic techniques. We etched aluminium using bluestone copper sulphate, and tried inky ground and crayon as our blockout mediums. The chine colle corked very well with the imagery. Had … Continue reading →

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Screenprinted Baby Quilts

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Nancy

I made these quilts from screenprinted material left over from my community textile project to welcome some babies I know into the world! Hollie had suggested a sewing day. She made a flaming tree skirt, while I made the bears….

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