Some things just take time ...
A few years ago I created a lovely little Christmas card using a painting to the line technique inspired by Adolf Bernd's work. I have not used the technique since then but was teaching this method at the recent summer school. You may have seen a snippet of this before.
Lilium et Rosa
I started this little work as an in-class demonstration and now I have finally finished it.
Lilium et Rosa (detail)
Also a couple of weeks ago I finished this work to be sent to Europe for a competition.
The theme of the competition is The Great War 1914 - 1918. Understandably, I concentrated on the ANZACS.
The theme of the competition is The Great War 1914 - 1918. Understandably, I concentrated on the ANZACS.
I have decided not to send it for a couple of reasons.
To send this framed piece to Europe is approximately $250. So what with the framing costs,
the cost to send to Europe, possibly the cost to send the work back, plus the entry fee,
I have had to say to myself, enough, it just isn't going to happen.
the cost to send to Europe, possibly the cost to send the work back, plus the entry fee,
I have had to say to myself, enough, it just isn't going to happen.
I got a quote through Pack & Send and also checked with Australia Post insured to Europe.
The competition has a nice prize purse but you must be in attendance on the opening night
to actually claim it - a little difficult from Australia.
Not that I would expect to win mind you but the kudos of winning,
the organisers told me, was more than one would want, surely. Ha!
to actually claim it - a little difficult from Australia.
Not that I would expect to win mind you but the kudos of winning,
the organisers told me, was more than one would want, surely. Ha!
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget (detail)
I just love the way the watercolour behaves on this Hahnemuehle paper.
It is a lovely work and I am glad I have done it and that for me is what counts.
Comments
Susan Marks
envious amateur calligrapher from North Yorkshire !
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I will be headed your way in the summer of 2015. I'll let you know the schedule once it has been tweaked.
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Looking forward to my Canberra workshop where I will incorporate this "painting to the line" as well. I'm madly working on more samples already!
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