Welcoming art lovers and sharing my printmaking studio during the Sunshine Coast Open Studios event is always a highlight of the year. This year’s Open Studios Sunshine Coast event was, as always, a lot of fun! It was my fourth time participating and the fifth time opening my studio doors to the public. I can’t wait to do it again next year (after a bit of rest )! A huge THANK YOU to each and every visitor Your presence and enthusiasm means the world to me. Every artist participating on the trail appreciates every visit! It was heartwarming to see both new faces and familiar ones – friend ..read more

He isn’t going to be the boss of me! He’s not going to chase book binding threads as I sew books. He isn’t going to sit on my dedicated etching paper blotting towels. He isn’t going to walk over my gel plate while I’m trying to print. He isn’t going to sit on my printmaking papers while I tear them to size. And he isn’t going to walk over my freshly coated cyanotype papers to leave little blue paw prints across the studio floor. He is going to help me bubble-wrap and package my online orders. He is going to help my find the things that I put in a “safe place” but now have n ..read more

It’s been nearly two and a half years since I completed my last reduction linocut, Eagles Nest. I hadn’t realised just how much time had passed! It’s wonderful to be back in the rhythm of planning, carving, and printing. ‘The Sour Cherry Tree,’ my new reduction linocut print, captures special memoriues of the yellow-tailed black cockatoos visiting my neighbour’s rainforest Sour Cherry tree. This tree, which succumbed to the relentless rains about three years ago, provided shade and a resting spot for these magnificent birds as they flew from point A to point B. Point A was the macadamia far ..read more

It’s on again – Open Studios Sunshine Coast! 73 artist studios and galleries – along 6 scenic drive trails. Artists are opening their studio doors in May – printmakers, painters, sculptors, photographers, mixed media artists and more! The Studio (that’s me!) will open Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2023 10am-4pm daily 10 Nadi Lane, North Maleny #H23 on page 54 in the Trail Guide For 2024, the HINTERLAND studios open on the second weekend of the program –  24-26 May. The previous weekend (18-19 May) enjoys the opening of the COASTAL studios. The demarcation line is the Bruce ..read more

The silhouette of a magnificent Araucaria bidwillii, or bunya tree, crown against the skies of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is an iconic sight. I have lived in Maleny, the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, for nearly 15 years and will never tire of their statuesque grace. But there is a problem … Bunya Dieback In South East Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland and the Bunya Mountains, bunya trees are experiencing dieback. This dieback is a concerning trend attributed to environmental stressors like climate, habitat disturbance and invasive species. These iconic trees, vital to the ..read more

Solveig and Roz, CONGRATULATIONS, you reached 10 workshops in 2023. Thank you !! Bonnie and Karla – you both reached 9 in 2023. Only 1 more to go! And Katie – you reached 19!! One more to 20 and another free workshop. And coming up behind Bonnie and Karla is Cathy with 8 workshops, and Em, Angela, Bronwyn and Minh with 7 workshops each. WOW! What is the Repeat Offenders Reward? It is a special THANK YOU I introduced in March 2022 – when you attend ten workshops, you get one FREE. T&Cs apply, click here for the specific details. From the tips of my toes to the bottom of my heart … THAN ..read more

MY printmaker’s cat! The Studio is complete again … meow!  This delightful feline came into my life a couple of months ago. Monty. And in true cat-style, he is sitting on the artwork! I’ve missed having a fur-companion. Many people who attended my workshops met Maggie … the Princess of The Studio. She was a beautiful, regal Scottish Deerhound who lived to a very ripe old age of 9 years and 4 months. Trust me, that’s a good run for a such a large dog. But it doesn’t make me miss her any less! Ruby the greyhound spent 6 months with me in the studio last year. She assumed the coma-posit ..read more

Books! Books! Books! Printed paper. Pictures and words. A tactile experience. While screens and devices provide access to previously inaccessible resources, the pleasure and experience of a book remains unmatched. There’s  delight in turning the pages, carefully bookmarking pictures or quotes for future reference. As you crack open a book for the first time, inhale the unique and intoxicating scent of freshly printed ink on the pages. Settle into your favorite chair, indulging in the assurance that the only battery at risk of running low is your own, as you gracefully drift into nap-la ..read more

I am so excited to be a part of the upcoming Gel Printers Summit. Drew Steinbrecher has gathered 14 top gel plate artists in one place where we share our processes, tips & tricks, and artistic thoughts for students around the world. What is the Gel Printers Summit? 14 instructors from around the world – all in the one online place! Discussion forums and Facebook group. Self-paced and Lifetime access. Tips, tricks and insights into each instructor’s process. How much does it cost? US$67 – EARLY BIRD pricing starts 18 September US$97 – Regular pricing from 2 October Who are the In ..read more

Are you looking for an engaging, accessible and experimental art process to introduce to your high school art classrooms? I’m Kim Herringe, a printmaker passionate about teaching and sharing the craft of printmaking. I’m excited to introduce you to the versatile world of gelatin plate monoprinting. This printmaking art process has been capturing the attention of artists and crafters for many years, and it translates beautifully to the classroom. I have introduced high school visual arts students to this process as part of the senior (years 11 and 12) visual art students stimulus experi ..read more