Monday 30 May 2016

'Tattoo Man - Blue & Grey'

I'm very excited to share some pictures of this artwork! "Tattoo Man - Blue & Grey' is a collaboration artwork made with my husband Chris Nix (@chris_j_nix ) This was a birthday gift for a dear friend's 30th birthday present, which ended up being 2 years and 3 months late, whoops! Luckily, he likes the artwork and all is forgiven!


Multi block lino print, limited edition of 4, blue and grey ink.






Thursday 26 May 2016

Drying Rack!

My super hi-tec drying rack for safely drying artworks, free from little fingers and paws!


Monday 23 May 2016

Friday 20 May 2016

Artist Book Course

I attended an artist book making course today at the Silk Cut Workshop in Highett, Melbourne. Here are some pictures of my book in the making. I had 5 lino blocks of different geometric patterns. It is still wet, but will be folded back together tomorrow. I loved today and loved the time to 'play' with printing different layers together and working with 'ghost prints'!



Thursday 19 May 2016

'Mermaid - Dark Grey'

'Mermaid - Dark Grey', limited edition of 9, 64 x 44cm, $80.
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Wednesday 18 May 2016

Transition all Framed!

'Transition' all framed up and ready to be gifted as a very special 'thank you' for someone!

Sunday 15 May 2016

A sneaky peak....


A sneaky peak at a collaboration project with Chris ....a VERY long over due project for someone we love!

Blue blue!

Doing some printing today and somehow I managed to mix the exact same colour as my new nail varnish!

Wednesday 11 May 2016

'Black & Grey Brogues'






Brogues (Black & Grey)’ is a limited edition, hand made, original lino relief print.

I love Brogues and have many pairs of the shoes myself.  I love their patterns and their androgynous style. I find myself drawn to the intricate detail time and time again.

This is a limited edition of 10 prints in black and dark grey inks. Each print has the edition number (ie 1/10), the title and my signature.

Paper size is approximately 34.5 x 49.5cm, and the printed image is approximately 20 x 30cm.

This artwork is printed on high quality white Fabriano Rosapina paper (60% cotton rag content), and is printed with professional water based Graphic Chemical Company inks.

This is a ‘multi block’ lino print; a technique where more than one lino block is used to create a final artwork. In this artwork two separate lino blocks of identical size were used to create the final image. The first layer of ink printed is the background grey colour. On top of the grey layer the final layer of the brogue shoes printed in black ink. Due to this printing technique, slight variations on the alignment sometimes occur, which add to the beauty of this process in my opinion.

I created the original drawing by hand then the print was created by carefully hand carving the design onto the surface of the lino blocks. After the carving is complete, I hand mix and roll the ink onto the surface of the lino block. Using my printing press in my studio at home, prints are made by placing the printmaking paper on top of the inked lino block and this ‘sandwich’ is hand pulled through the press to create the print.

Tuesday 10 May 2016

Twinning


On our way to the post office this morning to post a bundle of parcels, amidst all that rain! Twinning with my home girl! 😍

Monday 9 May 2016

Phil


This is a portrait of my father in law, Phil. I made it for him last Christmas as part of our family Kris Kringle.
Lino block measures 30 x 30cm.

Saturday 7 May 2016

Three Owls for Sale!

These three lovelies are for sale now on my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/au/shop/PigeonGillian













Friday 6 May 2016

Lino prints by my grade 6s


Some Lino test prints of my Grade 6s work today....how fantastic are these?! I am so impressed with their dedication and precision, and feel so proud of them!

Pigeon Earrings....thanks sis!

What a nice way to start the weekend! I came home from work to find these cute earrings waiting for me. My sister Lorraine lives in London and I miss her so much! These will be so lovely to wear and  think of her! 

Thursday 5 May 2016

Peach Owl Edition



I have just made a little edition of this cheeky owl in this lovely peach colour! Coming soon to my Etsy shop! X