WHAT'S NEW for 2026?
2025 was a challenging year. Health issues and subsequent surgery impacted on my creative work but it was also a busy year with the launch of my book 'EXPLORING PRINTMAKING' both here in the UK and also in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It has been selling really well and has been reprinted already.
It is so good to hear from artists all over the world who have bought it and found it an inspiration for their own work.
Following the success of book 1, I am now working on book 2 for Bloomsbury press.
This will be a slightly different publication in that it shows the process of how an initial sketch can be developed into a print and, depending on the printmaking technique used, you can achieve a range of outcomes - it is a bit like deciding what to choose from a restaurant menu - all the choices are excellent options and each will have a different flavour.
Watch this space for more details about publication in 2027.
This year has been another challenge health-wise, but I have been focussing on creating new work and getting book 2 into shape.
I was so pleased to be selected to show my work at the Printmakers of Scotland FESTIVAL OF PRINTMAKING at Stirling University in August and I also did a demonstration of monoprinting. I have had a piece of work selected to go through to the Highland Art Prize exhibition in Glasgow in October which is very exciting.
As secretary of the PRINTMAKERS of SCOTLAND organisation it has been great to be involved with our third successful Festival and plans are already being discussed for 2027.
PRINTMAKERS OF SCOTLAND
FESTIVAL OF PRINTMAKING
For further details of what we do
and how to become
a member
visit
www.printmakersofscotland.com.
NOW AVAILABLE in shops, online and via my website
EXPLORING PRINTMAKING
My book for Bloomsbury Press on printmaking techniques that can be done at home without a press or expensive equipment was finally completed in November 2025. It has been a lot of work, a steep learning curve and has challenged my technical skills but, overall, a very enjoyable experience.
The book covers a variety of different styles of printing with step by step instructions and lots of photos. It includes projects to make use of the printed papers that you will accumulate after trying out the print activities.
I hope that the book will appeal to the beginners who want to try out ways of getting into printmaking but also to more experienced artists who are returning to this artform and are ready to try something new.
I have been fortunate to be able to include contributions from other printmakers :
Susan Yeates
Karen Komurcu
Suzie Mackenzie
Clare Youngs
The book can be ordered online or purchased in a variety of bookshop.
For signed copies contact me via the CONTACTS page
£22.50 incl UK p&p
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