Macclesfield Open 2020

Two of my etchings from the printmaking project are now on display on the Macclesfield Open online art exhibition 2020. http://www.maccopen.org.uk/maccopen/Home.html

Cyanotype paper stock

I prefer to use Sunography paper by Noted Llc which I found produced the best results. The paper has to be exposed for at least 10-15 minutes in bright sunlight and is coated on both sides with light sensitive chemicals. Sunography – Paper (pack of 6 double-coated) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003EYKKEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DIcUEbQ6HKX1T

Cyanotype: Stockport college

Here are another selection of Cyanotypes (Sun-prints) this time depicting Stockport college selected from some of my digital photographs. The photographs I chose were transferred onto special inkjet compatible OHP transparencies before being used to create the final images. Some moisture blotted the transparency image creating a watery look to the ‘window’ print which was […]

Cyanotype: Vernon Mill

‘Vernon Mill’ Cyanotype print using a drypoint printing plate to transfer image to paper. Size: 17.5 x 12.5 cms

Bus etching

I have been busy working from home during the lockdown as I my day job is as a Software Analyst. Today was my birthday so I decided to get my portable press out and do some printing. Last month, I managed to complete all the aquatint tones on my print depicting the 192 bus. I […]

192 bus print

192 bus (Work in progress)Size: 20 x 14 cms This is my latest etching print which depicts the famous 192 bus service from Manchester. I am often asked how I come up with ideas and how I transfer these to an finished print. Firstly, I start my capturing a series of photographs on location of […]

Manchester Open 2020

I attended the first ever Manchester Open Art Exhibition held at HOMEmcr on Friday 17th. The preview was well attended and I received a certificate and badge from the event. Two of my recent etching prints from my Stockport In Print series are in the exhibition.

Photowalk: Great / Little Underbank

Greek Street building

Exhibition time

I attended the 99th Stockport Art Guild Art Exhibition. The Guild is celebrating its centenary this year and has published a book celebrating the history of the art club. Exhibition runs until 16th January 2020. I have two etching prints in the exhibition which depict the precinct and the railway station. I also have two […]