"The artist...is also a born adventurer. His explorations, unlike those of a tourist, are rewarded by the discovery of beauty spots unmentioned in the guide books, and with tireless curiosity and an exceptional proneness to wonderment, he will come upon objects of remarkable interest overlooked or even shunned by more disciplined observers."
Augustus John, R.A.
Monday, 15 June 2009
Nearly finished
I have been working on this lino cut for the last week and its now almost complete. Just two colours to go; a dark green and then black. By the weekend I should be able to post the finished image.
Yes I agree, thats part of the attraction in doing them. No matter how much planning you do first, until the paper is pulled away from the block you can't be sure what the image will look like.
I might with the next one post each individual colour pass as I print them. Then you can really see the image as it develops.
I studied illustration at Dyfed College of Art, Carmarthen, graduating in 1984. The works shown on this site are based on observations and drawings made directly from life in the field. The field sketches are mostly drawn using a Rotring Art Pen or a soft 6B pencil. The finished studio pieces are generally linocuts but I have recently started working with drypoints and mezzotints. Further information and more examples of my artwork can be found by following the link below to my website.
"Observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form and knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration." Henry Moore.
On Drawing
"For me drawing is the basis of all visual language, for the art of drawing is a way of seeing and celebrating the world." Professor Ken Howard, R.A.
All artwork shown is copyright Stuart Brocklehurst unless stated otherwise.
I have been working on this lino cut for the last week and its now almost complete. Just two colours to go; a dark green and then black. By the weekend I should be able to post the finished image.
2 comments:
I find it interesting, with these linocuts, that the image seems to emerge from behind a veil, as each new colour is added.
It's looking good by the way.
Yes I agree, thats part of the attraction in doing them. No matter how much planning you do first, until the paper is pulled away from the block you can't be sure what the image will look like.
I might with the next one post each individual colour pass as I print them. Then you can really see the image as it develops.
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