Live Bold List 50: 6 Reasons I make lino prints of Bold Women

Wow, 50 Live Bold Lists – how exciting! This is seriously a testament to keeping at it one blog post at a time! For this one, I tried to figure out why when I create ‘people pictures’ I steer towards … Continue reading

Shout outs of Sweetness – June 2018

Less shouty and more sweetie – that’ll be more effective, right? In between making pictures for my 100 Pictures Project, I’ve been trying to make time to read, potter in the kitchen and keep fit jogging or walking. Here are … Continue reading

Work in Progress: First Fig

For this handcolored lino print, I’ve branched (!) out to illustrate a snippet of a friend’s story… While travelling together, a dear young friend read out the Sylvia Plath excerpt below, commenting how very much they related… Wow! What a … Continue reading

Work in Progress: Speak With Love

Remember in my previous Work in Progress post, I mentioned a Facebook conversation that changed my entire approach to colour schemes? Thanks to Leela Sinha, this series of 6 pieces are way more colouful and interesting than they might have … Continue reading

Is a Lino Print even Proper Original Art?

Is a Lino Print even Proper Original Art? “Yes, of course a Lino Print is Proper Art!” You somehow knew I’d say that, didn’t you? But Meg, it’s just a print. Isn’t it? A limited edition lino print is not … Continue reading

Live Bold List 42: Making Things, Making Things Fair and Death

I’m bursting to share these wonderful ideas, which are colouring me intrigued this week/month. I love podcasts (and videos that have interesting messages)! Here are a few I enjoyed, sorted by theme. (The above cat linoprint artwork is part of … Continue reading

The making of Cat and Cushion linoprint

Dearest Bold Soul, I hope this finds you sparkling and/or chortling. I am so grateful Spring has sprung … loving the warmth of the sun on my skin and the happy light! Check out my new website ‘look’ with the … Continue reading

The bad news turns into good news

Greetings bold souls! I hope this finds you well and contented :) I remember watching Bill Mollison years ago, probably on a TV show. He’s one of the founders of Permaculture, purveyors of “protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted … Continue reading

Fringe parade and printing in the vicinity of kookaburras

Hello Wonder Beings! Hooray for the Fringe Parade! This is me in my giant puppet rig as a Space Knight getting ready to walk the path! Cool sunlight effect on the photo. Thanks for the picture Kurt; he was wearing … Continue reading