Visiting My Printmaking Studio: Where Original Linocut Prints Come to Life
Welcome to My Creative Space
When you think of an artists studio you might think of a white box covered in paint and mess - not in my space. I need music, colour and lots of storage. I;m not suggesting that my studio is always tidy but it is always filled with creative joy and I love to welcome collectors in to my artist studio in Newcastle based garden studio take a peek behind the scenes.
The Magic Behind the Prints
My handmade linocut print process usually starts outside of the studio - whether it’s trawling through old photographs from my childhood (that’s not digital but paper packets full of physical photos and albums stuffed full of holiday snaps.) or taking a walk in a stunning ‘happy place’ location.
Once I have collected some inspiration, it’s back to the studio to make sketches until I settle on a composition that I enlarge to the size of the block I am going to use (again - no tech just my brain and hands) before bringing out the gouges and starting the carving.
Often I work in multiple layers, building texture and colour as I go until I have the image I was aiming for (or even better).
What You'll See When You Visit
When you enter the studio (with brew in hand) you’ll find my ink-stained desk, the drying wall, colourful test prints, sketchbooks and all of my tools mounted on the wall. On one wall I have a bright tropical lima print wallpaper to inject even more colour and house free standing frames. There are finished prints to browse, works in progress and chances to chat about custom pieces. If there’s a piece that you want to see up close then I will have it laid out ready for you to soak up all the texture and detail that you miss on screen.
“A lovely experience and so grateful for showing me your work and your studio. Heather’s work is fantastic and such a lovely lady.”
Why Studio Visits Matter
Connection, storytelling and building a deeper relationship with my collectors are all motivations for opening up my studio to you. When you buy art or book a workshop, you want to feel confident in the quality that you are getting.. I’m not some faceless corporation or factory in mass production, I’m a sole trader and proud of that.
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Plan your visit to my studio by booking here.
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