Solo

Solo Exhibition

Cardigan Guildhall Gallery 23-30th July A multi media collection of paintings, original prints, books and other delights. A multi media collection of paintings, original prints, books and other delights. Paintings - from flowers, harbour-side chains and seaweed much of my subject matter is inspired by our West Wales location. Artists books, tunnel books and other bookish pieces including peepshows inside matchboxes and vintage cameras. Original prints including a recent series of colourful abstract 'Zigzap prints. There will be a selection of hand stitched and bound books suitable for all purposes or perhaps you would like me to make the perfect book for a special occasion- come and talk to me. The Square Pegs are back soon with their Summer show: Artery 3 Find us in the Guildhall  31st July to 5th August with another different line up of exciting artists and makers Ceredigion Art Trail starts for us on Sun 13th August until Bank holiday Monday 28th August.  Come and visit Glenn Ibbitson and myself in our studios at Nant Have you explored you explored the Nant Designs shop with handprinted papers, books and other bookbinding tools and materials Nant Designs Shop

Gallery Exhibition Openings at the Ardent Gallery in Brecon, and Printmaking and Ceramics at Oriel Cric

Exhibition Openings at two galleries this week

This week sees the opening of two exciting exhibitions both featuring my prints: On Thursday 6th July The Ardent Gallery in Brecon previews its Open Exhibition with a wide selection of 2 dimensional works. ' Hafod Sentinel' was created for an Aberystwyth printmakers exhibition inspired by the Hafod Estate in mid Wales Glenn will also be exhibiting in this show. 8th July sees the launch of Oriel Crics Summer Exhibition of Printmaking and ceramics. They will be including a selection of pieces from my series of landscape pieces which combine pictorial elements of the landscape with 2 dimensional representations of social and industrial history. They bring together layered collagraph prints inspired by tiny sections of Ordnance Survey maps, with overprinted original maps, pamphlets documenting geographical surveys of South Wales, recycled books of local history and other ephemera. These works interweave elements from local industry, traditional welsh quilting designs and patterns created by fields, roads and geological strata. Ardent Gallery Open Exhibition 6th July - 3rd August Preview Thurs 6th July 6-8pm Ardent Gallery, 46 High Street, Brecon. LD3 7AP http://www.ardentgallery.co.uk Oriel Cric Summer exhibition of printmakers and Ceramicists 5th July - 11th September Exhibition Launch 8th July 2pm Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN http://www.visitcrickhowell.co.uk/what-to-do/the-cric-oriel-gallery/ Everybody welcome to these events Its not too late to book yourself onto the sketchbook workshop  at Ceridwen, Drefach Felindre on Sun 9th July.  Book here

Autumn courses at Nant

Courses at Nant Studios Autumn 2015

BOOKBINDING with Carole Essential materials are included but a list of suggested optional extras will be provided. COPTIC BINDING 24th September  £25 This attractive method of creating books can be adapted for photo albums, books containing envelopes for precious items, scrapbooks and sketchbooks. These books open flat when laid on a table and can contain a variety of paper and card types of your own choice. OPEN SPINE BINDING 27th September  £25 using tapes and a variety of decorative stitches. Make an A5 portrait format book with hard covers constructed using tapes and ribbons sewn with coloured stitching to secure the pages. The tapes neatly wrap around the sides of the covers adding extra interest and strength. PRINTMAKING REDUCTION LINO PRINTING October 12th £25 Create a multi-colour print using either traditional or 'easy cut' lino using the reduction method. Tips on creating a design, cutting and inking your plate, registration and printing.Materials provided. A set of beginners lino cut tools may be purchased for £5- please order when booking.(led by Carole) DRYPOINT  October 14th £25 Competent with a pen or pencil? Exchange a 3B for a needlepoint and give drypoint a try. Incised perspex plates produce line-based prints with a character all their own. Work from one of your sketchbook studies and develop it into a print suitable for framing! Using a professional printing press, Glenn and Carole will guide you through the process. Price inclusive of all materials required to produce [6] prints   SILKSCREEN PRINTING September 20th £35 A beginners introduction to silkscreen printing, using paper stencils and acrylic ink on paper. Participants will be guided through the processes and techniques used to create their own print using 2 layers of ink. Guidance will be given on choosing a suitable image, mixing ink, printing, registration and trouble shooting.All specialist materials and equipment provided: just bring a scalpel with a sharp new blade and a selection of ideas.Maximum of 3 people. MONOTYPE October 17th £25 Confident with charcoal or paint? Exchange the willow and brush for the rag and cotton bud! A tonal-based medium ideal for conveying atmosphere, light and shadow. Using a professional printing press, Glenn and Carole will guide you through the wide range of possibilities this versatile medium offers.Price inclusive of all materials required to produce [6] prints

DRAWING Portrait Drawing   from the life model September 22nd £25 Using Carole King as our model, we will investigate proportion, form and structure using drawing media of your choice graphite, charcoal,  conte etc to produce a tonal study. Portrait painter and draughtsman Glenn Ibbitson will provide guidance and suggestions Bring drawing media of your choice Paper and easels provided BOOKING: is essential and may be made online at http://artwagon.moonfruit.com or reserve your place by email: mail@carolekingart.co.uk or phone 01559 370276 and pay by cheque Non returnable payment in advance secures your place. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

Reduction Lino Prints with Cardigan Art Society

Cardigan Art Society members had an enjoyable day learning about reduction lino cuts and mostly completed a final print in the space of a day- some still have some finishing off to do at a later date for a couple of people.

Here are some of the prints

Marion Dawe

                            

Annette used different colour combinations

Sally's block rolled with ink

Sally experimented with graduated colour

                            

Helen still has a third layer of colour to add.

Cardigan Art Society can be found at http://cardiganartsociety.weebly.com/

A flight of Puffins

I used to believe that January and February were months when there was time to slow down after the inevitable busy time during December- time to take stock and plan the year to come. Now i'm not so sure...

The greetings cards have become a feature at local shows and fairs and new designs are created and printed on a regular basis.

The puffin is  feature of West Wales, in particular Pembrokeshire so are a favourite among locals and visitors alike.

This time I have printed them in three variations- the sand eels are silver, metallic blue or green. 

Puffins can be found at
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/124098123/puffin-with-eels-limited-edition along with other limited edition silkscreen printed cards.

Grass Paper

 

Every year we have an amazing selection on grasses growing on our land. The shapes, sizes and colours give a variety of textures when combined on this paper. By overprinting layers the idea of a profusion of grasses is achieved without using the intricate shapes in each one.

This year I have printed onto three colours of paper- the green gives a softness to the design whereas the white paper accentuates the freshness of the country feel of this paper.

More details on https://www.etsy.com/listing/105551146/3-sheets-hand-silkscreen-printed