"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.
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Endings and Beginings
Rose Hips and Snow Shadows. 7 Colour Reduction Linocut. 180mm x 270mm.
With a burst of productivity I printed the final colour on the Rose hip print and then started the next one. After looking back to winter, the next print looks forward in anticipation of the coming spring.
I expect you can guess where we are going with this print. In 3 more colours it will be finished.
Thanks Katka It got a bit difficult with the registration, if I was redoing it I would do things a bit differently. But overall, I'm happy with how it turned out.
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.
2 comments:
This turned out very well! You've captured the luminous quality of snowy days perfectly. And the rose hips are a nice touch.
Thanks Katka
It got a bit difficult with the registration, if I was redoing it I would do things a bit differently. But overall, I'm happy with how it turned out.
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