"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.
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Second Colour
Got the second colour printed, and the image is now begining to take shape. The third colour, a pale blue should follow fairly quickly as there isn't much of the block to carve away before I can print it.
Fascinating to watch the picture develop Stuart. It reminds me of the long nights I used to spend in my darkroom some 30 years ago, developing black and white pictures. The process has never ceased to amaze me.
Yes, the more colours that are used increases the potential for disaster, especially as you get towards the final couple of colours. Something going wrong at that stage can mean up to a weeks work is wasted. As I'm working from a single block, carving away each successive colour. I don't have the option of being able to cut another block if I get one wrong.
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.
Got the second colour printed, and the image is now begining to take shape. The third colour, a pale blue should follow fairly quickly as there isn't much of the block to carve away before I can print it.
3 comments:
It's fascinating to watch the process step-by-step. I imagine you get more nervous with each stage!
Fascinating to watch the picture develop Stuart. It reminds me of the long nights I used to spend in my darkroom some 30 years ago, developing black and white pictures. The process has never ceased to amaze me.
Yes, the more colours that are used increases the potential for disaster, especially as you get towards the final couple of colours. Something going wrong at that stage can mean up to a weeks work is wasted. As I'm working from a single block, carving away each successive colour. I don't have the option of being able to cut another block if I get one wrong.
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