Sketchbooks
Collages made using a variety of materials, medium and methods on paper.
To see more please visit my blog http://textureyes.com/scrapbook/
Stitch challenge!
Dec 8, 2011
When I began my ’50 sketches, 50 weeks Challenge’ back in January, I thought I’d comfortably reach my target by the end of the year. So now as I find myself with 20 sketches to do in less than a month, I wonder what went wrong!
Well I suppose I just got busy…actually a good thing!...
Last one this year!
Dec 2, 2011
We’ve only just started and it’s ending already…don’t worry only for this year though…PUB ART SCHOOL will be back with a bang in 2012!
We had another lovely evening on Wednesday at The Oxford Pub, NW5. Amongst this week’s ARTY PUBBERS was Natalie, who’s just arrived in London from Switzerland. Natalie’s here for a couple of...
Cutting, sticking and printing!
Nov 25, 2011
This week’s bunch of ARTY PUBBERS enjoyed cutting, sticking and printing to make funny faces! Find out more by visiting the PUB ART SCHOOL website. Here are a couple of their collagraph relief prints. Don’t forget that the last PUB ART SCHOOL Pop-up Class for this year is on Weds 30 Nov 11. Come...
Teabag Portrait Project
Nov 25, 2011
I have just received some really exciting news and to take full advantage I could really use some help! Next year I will be developing the teabag portrait idea into a collection and would really appreciate some tea related sponsorship…any ideas? I’m thinking tea company, specialist tea sellers, tea rooms or even teacup makers…anything tea...
PRINTING IN A PUB?
Nov 14, 2011
PUB ART SCHOOL LAUNCH @ THE OXFORD PUB was a great success! We had lots of fun doing it down the pub!
The next two sessions are back at the Oxford on Weds 23 and 30 November, both starting at 6.30 – 9pm. Now the word is out, I strongly suggest securing your place by...
Print Portraits @ Sussex Coast College
Nov 3, 2011
Everyone enjoyed the workshop on Saturday, they were all new to printing and very keen!
I showed them all a simple monoprint process that is suitable for beginners and the more advanced. They picked it up quickly and were soon on a roll. Along the way they also learned the perils (or happy accidents)...
Portrait prints @ Churchwood School
Oct 26, 2011
Earlier this month as resident artist at Churchwood Primary School, I introduced the young people to the idea of portrait prints using collagraph/relief printing technique. I worked with year 3, a keen and generally well-behaved group who referred to me as Miss Williams ‘The Artist’!
I demonstrated how to make a printing plate by cutting and...
Print Portraits @ Afrikaba Festival
Oct 26, 2011
I’m doing a Print Portrait Workshop at Sussex College on Saturday! The workshop is part of the finale of Afrikaba Festival which has taken place at various venues in and around Hastings throughout October. If you are in the area come along to the festival. Come to my FREE workshop between 12.30-2.30 and make a...
PUB ART SCHOOL LAUNCH EVENT!
Oct 25, 2011
PUB ART SCHOOL LAUNCHES @ THE OXFORD PUB NW5 – WEDS 9 NOV 6.30 – 9pm!
PUB ART SCHOOL is an unpretentious art class in a relaxed pub atmosphere!
By taking art classes out of the classroom PUB ART SCHOOL make art more accessible and fun! In this informal, no pressure environment you can explore drawing and printing...
Collage portraits @ Churchwood Primary School
Oct 12, 2011
Monday was my first day of 3 as resident artist at Churchwood Primary School in Hastings. I started by showing year 3 (7 year olds) lots of examples of portraits made by various contemporary artists. I deliberately chose work made using unconventional media, like knitting, embroidery, plastic beads and stenciling. I also...
