Mending
The Christchurch mosque shootings in March 2019 where 51 people died, had a big impact on me. So did the response by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Her words and actions … Continue reading
Bee Boy’s Song Template
I’ve had many requests to post a template for my book, The Bee Boy’s Song. I have finally managed to draw one (it was harder to make the template than it … Continue reading
Owl Dream
This is a new book I have made for an exhibition titled ‘Between the Sheets 2019’ which opens in Perth tonight. What do I love to do between the sheets? … Continue reading
Tonglen Boat
“Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
Historic Maori Photographs
These historic photographs were treasured by my father’s family for many generations.
Walnut and Copper inks
In my previous post I talked about making black walnut ink. Even though it has been some time, I haven’t forgotten to report back. Here are some images I have … Continue reading
Black Walnut Ink
It has been too hot here recently for cooking up plants to make ink so now I am experimenting with inks I can make without boiling. Because it’s harvest time … Continue reading
Overwintering exhibitions
The Overwintering Project is a brilliant art initiative run by Melbourne based artist Kate Gorringe Smith. It seeks to raise awareness for our migratory shorebirds and their habitat by inviting … Continue reading
Making Ink
My favourite Christmas present this year is the book ‘Make Ink – A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking’ by Jason Logan. http://www.torontoinkcompany.com/ What an inspiring book it is. I gathered … Continue reading
Coptic Stitch Binding
Last Saturday five of us gathered at Di Crisp’s beautiful garden studio on the south coast of NSW to make hard cover sketch books using a single needle Coptic binding … Continue reading
