Cogbeetle

Beautiful! Prints from today's workshop...
Lino-reduction printmaking in one day. I had the privilege of working with five very talented people at a lino workshop today; and didn't they all do well? I was also honoured to be given an 'Alley Cat' print. Everyone worked so hard, and I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you everyone!

A snippet of a new print... Almost finished... One of a series of three lino-reduction prints celebrating the colours in autumn leaves...

Magic happens while you're making plans. Sometimes I take a print on scrap paper to remove excess ink before cleaning my lino; and sometimes I register the resulting 'offprints' to see what happens...

A gradient layer to give depth to my 'hedgerow' print. I'm enjoying this one. I get to mix lots of greens, which I think, is my favourite colour... as well as purple... 💚💜🎨

Getting to know leaf structures... I draw with my lino cutters, colour by colour, layer by layer... I love getting to know my subject as I look closely and learn, on a fascinating journey of discovery...

The umami of colour... ❤️ Work in progress...

Beautiful prints by a very talented group at our lino-reduction print workshop yesterday. Well done, everyone. A challenging and rewarding day.

All ready for a lino-reduction print workshop! Feeling excited to see what everyone creates today!

Looking and learning about autumnal leaves as I add colour layer by layer... Did you know that autumn leaves are so colourful because trees release all the toxins that have built up during the year through them, which is what causes the leaves to fall, before a rejuvenated tree begins a new cycle of life? Not an end, but the celebration of a new beginning...

Full drying racks and a busy afternoon in the studio...

On reflection? A good afternoon in the studio... How was your day?

'Boxed in'... Ever felt like this? A sketch done on my 'Remarkable2' digital notebook; a brilliant xmas pressie from my Mum VW Selburn ... A tool also used by the late Lance Fennell. Miss you Lance. You continue to inspire.

The last place has gone. Both the March and April 2024 workshops are fully booked; but do contact me to be added to the reserve lists.

A new day in a new year, new prints and a full rack! Onwards...

Artificial Intelligence...

Wishing you peace, love & gratitude for all the blessings our beautiful planet bestows.

One for the cakefolio. My sketchbook today...

Want to meet local makers? Shop local with Xmas. Shopping at 'Made in Stony' today. Met and talked to lots of lovely creative folk selling beautiful crafts, herbal products, food and amazing gin! Don't let the digital age divide us!
Ceramics by Aga Ward,
Glass art & printmaking by
Gin by
Photography by .from.an.urban.lake
Herbal products by

Using brown paper to take the last ink off my lino at the end of each layer... I decided to register it and this is the result... The main edition (on white paper) is now finished. It will be ready for sale at the Winter Art Market on 18 & 19 November, 11am to 4pm.

I'm opening my studio on 18 & 19 November. Come and meet artists and makers at this lovely event; a chance to buy unique handcrafted gifts in a beautiful setting.

Struggling for a title for this one... A few more layers to go... It's based on an old bath with ornate taps near our allotment... We love to grow our own veg'. Thinking about how precious water is and also how these rather lovely taps are very ornamental, but not plumbed in... Lots to think about... Any ideas?

Playing around with leaves again... Negative and positive space...

Wonderful work by students on a 'Lino-reduction weekend workshop' with Cogbeetle_art this weekend. Aren't these prints amazing?! I really enjoyed working with everyone who came to my workshop this weekend. It was great to see so many creative ideas come to life. So much talent! Well done all!

Close as I ever get to letting my hair down creatively... Jelly plate 'litho' with Akua ink on Hosho. Spent the afternoon playing with leaves... Reduction lino can get a bit 'intense' 😄... It's good to experiment... I filled a few pages in my concertina sketchbook too!

I'll be exhibiting a selection of my prints, alongside works by other local artists, at a fundraising exhibition, at HOLY TRINITY CHURCH in Drayton Parslow, Bucks, on Saturday & Sunday 30 September & 01 October 2023 from 1pm to 5.30pm. Come and visit and help to support the local community.

Looking forward to 'Heritage Sunday', after a lovely Heritage Saturday spent meeting & talking to visitors. Come and see our lovely creative space and share your creative stories, between 11am & 4pm tomorrow (17 September).

Finished... 'Pears', a limited edition of 10 handmade lino-reduction prints. I love this part - signing and adding the title.

See time-honoured artforms in action. Visit Westbury Arts Centre on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th to take part in a rare opportunity to see some of Westbury’s resident artists at work in their studios; several studios are located in the oldest part of the building.

Current residents include fine artists working in handmade lino print, charcoal, oils, watercolours, acrylics, and mixed media; in addition to textile artists, and sculptors in wire, clay and stone. While not all studios will be open, visitors will be able to enjoy displays of all the artists’ work throughout the public spaces of the house and gardens.

Saturday 16 September: 1100 - 1600
Sunday 17 September: 1100 - 1600

🔖 FREE entry

📍Westbury Arts Centre
Foxcovert Road
Shenley Wood
Milton Keynes
MK5 6AA

Visit Westbury Arts Centre on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th to take part in a rare opportunity to hear the history of Westbury Arts Centre.

Westbury has been home to lords, gentlemen, farmers and now artists in a story that has lasted for at least 1,000 years. This tour will lead you through the centuries from before the Saxons to the present day.

Saturday 16 September: Tour starts at 1pm
Sunday 17 September: Tour starts at 1pm

🔖 FREE entry

📍Studio 15,
Westbury Arts Centre
Foxcovert Road
Shenley Wood
Milton Keynes
MK5 6AA

To find out more visit our website: https://www.westburyartscentre.org.uk/events2023

So true...

Something most people tend to forget.