This week I thought I would do something a little different. I noticed a great challenge blog called Art journey journal and saw that orange esmeralda had come up with a great theme this month 'SEA'
I haven't done an on-line challenge for ages and fancied having a wee dabble.
The sea is always in my work in one way or another, spending most of my life living by the sea it is hard to imagine being away from it.
I was going to collage a fishy piece based on my drawing but instead decided to make a lino cut and repeat the pattern almost like a fabric print.
From my drawing I made a lino-cut and then used it to print onto heavy watercolour paper.
After I had printed the fish I covered them in masking fluid and ink sprayed the background with cosmic shimmer spray.
linking up for the first time to..art journey monthly Thank you Sheila for a great theme!
and as usual the wonderful paint party Friday
Love your fish. Good to see how you moved the idea forward. The last photo is stunning
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ReplyDeleteSally
Wonderful fish, thanks for joining us at Art Journal Journey, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYour first happy fish drawing is really lovely and how fascinating, and clever, that you made this delightful lino-cut from it.
ReplyDeleteYour school of printed fishes are delightful swimming in their blue and turquoise sea.
So good to see you at AJJ.
Ooh what fun, it really turned out great. I was impressed with your initial drawing, then it turn a wonderful surprise turn!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing is this! So love your painting, but then you lift it up even higher with your amazing linocuts!! Wowzer!
ReplyDelete♥ Conny
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Gosh -- this is BEAUTIFUL! What a fab drawing and that you made a linocut based on the drawing.
ReplyDeleteThe print piece is amazing!
Fantastic to have you with us at Art Journal Journey !
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Susi
Ooh I love this! It would make a brilliant pattern design for fabric :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so BEAUTYFUL, i love your painting.
ReplyDeleteLG Dagmar
Great, so refreshing, the fish swim with ease in a beautiful blue sea! That first fish looks so happy and enjoying life! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am happy to find your blog and your great work! Wonderful fishes - this style is exactly what I love.
ReplyDeleteUlrike
It's truly beautiful Morag. Your drawing is lovely , but the finished print is stunning. It could very well be used for making a fabric print. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this Morag. It was interesting the way you sprayed the background after stamping on the fish so as not to see the background through the fish themselves. I have wanted to have a go at carving my own stamps but never got around to getting the supplies. You have re-ignited my interest.
ReplyDeleteLove your stamp and your illustration. So graphic with the black fish. xox
ReplyDeleteYour fishy prints are amazing - I love the use of masking fluid to keep the fish white - they are so striking like that. The background is beautiful - those colours are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat fish, I love the first one.
ReplyDeleteFab fishes. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteLove your fish stamp! They make a beautiful pattern, and the colours in the background are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the fish and the bubbles.
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Sandy :)
this is really lovely and I love how you showed us through the process from initial drawing to lino cut and yes, I can see how the shiny fish scales would be perfect for you to add your trademark sparkle and shine to this piece too!
ReplyDeleteWow this is soooo cool... thanks for sharing the process too!! You got great dimension with this print!! Oooh I could see this on fabric too!!
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Wonderful drawing and I lovelovelove the linocut you created from it!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had your wee fun because this is fabulous!!
ReplyDeletegreat fish ;) very impressive you made a linol cut inspired me to do this again, too. Have a nice weekend ...
ReplyDeleteVery talented! Love the outcome.
ReplyDeleteVery cool fish! Great job using the theme. Rasz #62 from PPF
ReplyDeleteooo, I love your fish! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing lino cut it is almost like you can see the skeleton through their skin! Lovely design. Have a great weekend
ReplyDeletethat is a great take on the theme and the finished product is full of energy... and the colours are wonderful against the prints...xx
ReplyDeleteI love how the linocut turned out--it gives the fish a really cool, almost ancient look--love that ridge along the back!
ReplyDeleteCompletely different from your usual style, and still so you! Love your fish and the sparkling colours ♥
ReplyDeleteThe picture is fantastic. I love the water background and colors. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteGreat work - well done! Wish I could draw like that.
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