Art, Writing and Culture.
I finally made prints from the block I carved, but I haven’t yet shown them as a finished edition for sale. So this is a bit of a quick preview! Block printing for the first time in the studio A friend of mine was getting rid of a desk, so I pinched it to give […]
Rise of the bots: why your auto dms on Twitter aren’t fooling anyone If you’ve spent any time on Twitter, you’ll probably have come across the automated Direct Message, or auto DM. They’re supposed to be a tool to drive engagement and make new followers feel welcomed. Well, I’ll cut this post significantly shorter than […]
Studio Notes: building a bucket foundry This week in the studio we started a long-awaited project: building a charcoal-fired backyard foundry in a bucket. Now, most of my projects carry on over several weeks, if not longer, but this project is definitely not a one-week wonder. I think there will be several more weeks of […]
Why investing in yourself will help your blog If your blog is slowing down in terms of popularity or you’re just not sure where to head with it next, you’re not the only one. Many bloggers experience this and it can certainly be stressful and difficult for them to deal with. However, there are always […]
Studio Notes: silicone moulding and woodcuts This week in the studio I’ve been bouncing between a couple of projects – making silicone moulds from regular silicone mixed with cornstarch, and starting my woodcut coin print. Silicone and corn starch moulds I bought two tubes of silicone and two boxes of cornstarch weeks ago, ready […]
