james green printworks

Workshops, a Folksy sale, fairs and reduction linocuts

2012-03-02T03:36:00.001-08:00

Hello there..

Just a few things to whittle on about..

Linocut Workshop
My next linocut workshop is on Sat 17th March, at The Crucible, Sheffield. This one is called 'Advanced Lino Printing', but is really just a workshop to explore further methods with linocut (2-colour, reduction printing and more one-colour composition. There are 9 places available, at £40 each, and this includes all materials and lunch! A link to book is here:
http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/event/advanced-lino-printing-12

Sale in my Folksy shop
I'm having a sale on selected items in my Folksy shop (up to 33% off). Follow the link for a peek!
http://folksy.com/shops/jamesgreenprintworks?shop_section=sale_items

Buxton Artists and Designers Fair
The next fair I will be attending will be this one, held in the beautiful Buxton Pavilion. Should be fun!
http://www.paviliongardens.co.uk/fairsevents/artists.htm

Reduction Linocut Print
Its been a while, so I thought I'd have a go at a reduction linocut print. a scary method at the best of times (as once you've cut the first layer, printed it and started the next there is no going back!). Turned out ok, I reckon. Not sure what I'm going to do with the 'Grey Donkey' yet...

new poster-prints

2012-02-01T06:25:00.000-08:00

Been a tad busy on the creating front (that's what January is for isn't it?). I have three new poster-prints. They are 'Gambolling', 'The Black Hare', and 'Pheasants' (2nd edition).

'Gambolling' is a brand new print, based on an idea i had a while ago, about a load of lambs going a bit crazy in spring-time. 'The Black Hare' is a design I created a while ago, and only used on a greeting card. I got asked by a lot of people if I was going to create a poster-version, so, at last, I have! 'Pheasants' is an existing poster-print, but in a new colour scheme. I used this colour scheme on the mugs I recently made, so was curious to see what it'd look like on a poster-print.

I will have them for sale at fairs/markets from Saturday 4th Feb, and in my Folksy shop shortly after that.

New Sheffield View!

2012-01-24T09:40:00.000-08:00

Yep, I've gone and done another. This one is a view from Bole Hill Park, Crookes, looking towards Stannington. See what you think. It is a two-colour hand-printed linocut, and its now in my Folksy shop, and will be available at fairs/markets.

'Stannington View'

Valentines!

2012-01-18T05:20:00.000-08:00

I've created a linocut print for valentines day entitled 'Czech Heart'. It is a 2-colour hand-printed linocut, and comes in three colour variations. The writing on the front is Czech for 'I love you'. I don't speak Czech or have any direct link with the country. I just find the place very interesting, and consider it and the language a tad romantic (hark at the soppy fellow!).

It is available for a limited period from my Folksy shop and also at the forthcoming Mary's Marvellous Craft & Vintage Market in Sheffield on 4th February.

link to red 'Czech Heart' in Folksy shop
link to blue 'Czech Heart' in Folksy shop
link to orange 'Check Heart' in Folksy shop

And here we go again...

2012-01-11T06:01:00.000-08:00

Hope you had a good festive break...feels like a long time ago now...thanks to all those who bought and perused..it was certainly a very hectic time....

And so to 2012...January...a funny month, sometimes quiet, but a dead good month for trying out new ideas...

New Works
Aside from my print works, I have decided to go 3D with my donkeys. I'm making some in porcelain (with the help of artist Hanne Westergaard). Its all very exciting, as I've never worked in this medium, or for that matter in anything with three dimensions! Some of the models I'm basing my donkeys on are here:

These ones are just clay, and a bit rough round the edges. I'll post up more photos of the process as soon as I can.

Also planned are more Sheffield and Welsh landscapes, and a few more creatures too!!

Events

I'm going to be at the next 'Mary's Marvellous Vintage & Craft Fair' on Saturday 4th February. It runs 10am-4pm, and is swiftly making quite a name for itself (for the cakes as well as the quality wares on sale!).

Workshops

I'm running another linocut printing workshop at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Suitable for beginners and more experienced folk it is on Saturday 25th Feb, 10.30am-4.30pm. All materials supplied as well as tea and coffee. At the end you'll hopefully have a finished frameable one-colour print (or two-colour if you are feeling adventurous), some test-prints and your lovely piece of lino. It costs £35 for the day and there are 9 places available.

To book either email events@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or phone 0114 2013831. For more info go to http://cms.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-lino-printing.

Pigeons!

2011-11-24T03:02:00.000-08:00

Yes, I've been working on a new linocut of pigeons. Some may love them, some may not. I think they're pretty elegant (and slightly amusing) beasts. Here are some pics of the print in progress. I'll have some copies of it for sale at the upcoming markets, and eventually in my folksy shop.

An updated list of events I'm selling at in Nov/Dec are a bit further down...

New works..

2011-11-15T07:24:00.000-08:00

Just thought I'd put up a few new pieces that I've been working on.

Firstly, a view of Whitby. I went there camping for the first time this summer, and totally loved it.

Secondly is a linocut that i'm using currently as a card-design. I may create some hand-printed versions in different colours in the near future. It is called 'Donkey & Bird'.

Lastly is another donkey linocut (I'm getting mildly obsessed). It is called 'King Of The Donkeys', and I've produced it as a poster-print. He is in charge, but I'm not sure he's that happy about it.

Oct/Nov/Dec Happenings

2011-10-19T01:55:00.000-07:00

Hello people

Well, the busiest part of the year is here. Lots of fairs, markets and events (and hopefully not as much snow as last year!).

Here are the events I'm selling at during this period:

1. Crucible Craft Fair - Sat 22nd October, 10am-4pm I'll be selling my work at this event for the first time. The Crucible Theatre has started hosting craft fairs and workshop over the latter half of 2011. The fair will feature handmade art and craft from the region, and the possibility of spotting a luvvie or two on site!

2. The Art Market, Holmfirth Sun 6th November 10am-4pm
The renowned art market strikes again. 50 artists, painting, sculpture, ceramics, prints and more. I attended this in May and was blown away by the quality of the arts, and the enthusiasm of the browsers and organisers. So, looking forward to this one!

3. The Menagerie at The Cross Scythes, Monday 7th November 7.30pm-11pmA pop-up gallery/shop for one evening, at the Cross Scythes in Totley, Sheffield. As well as my work, there will be sculptures by Fenella Noble, Red Bear Jewellery and Panga Designs woodcraft.

4. Mary's Marvellous Vintage & Craft Fair, Sat 12th November 10am-4pm
Following on from the success of their first fair, St Mary's Church on Bramall Lane, Sheffield hosts a festive fair, packed full of quality craft and vintage items, and some really nice cakes too!

5. Winter Craft Fair 2011, Saturday 19th November 10am-4pm
A new fair in Sheffield Uni's Students Union, and a pretty big one too. Be prepared studentsville..

6. Wentworth Castle Festive Fair, Sunday 20th November 10am-4pm
45 stalls of festive gift, craft and farm produce in a pretty impressive location in Barnsley.

7. Carfield Primary School Christmas Fair, Saturday 26th November 11am-4pm
Annual festive event in Meersbrook, Sheffield, with plenty of locals craftspeople in attendance.

8. Reetsweet@ The Millenium Gallery: Christmas Fair, Sunday 27th November 12pm-4pm
Reetsweet comes to Sheffield! 'No ordinary craft fair', this one comes as a successor to the Craft Candy fairs, and will bring some pretty special crafts along.

9. Kelham Island Victorian Market, Sat/Sun 3rd/4th December 10am-7pm
In its 19th year, this Sheffield event should be pretty exciting! All stall-holders have to dress Victorian for the occasion, so that'll be fun! Probably the mostly Christmassy event you can imagine. A big market, enough said.

10. Elsecar Christmas Craft Fair, Sat/Sun 10th/11th December 10am-4pm
A right-whopper of a craft event, with textiles, art, homewares, books and food, oh and a brass band!

11. Union Christmas Craft Market, Sheffield University, Tues 13th December 11am-3pm
On the traditional students' Christmas Eve (not the real eve, but the day before the students finish for christmas), a craft event held in the Students Union.

12. Saltaire Handmade Fair, Saturday 17th December 10am-3pm
To finish off my festive fairs, an event in the town that seems to live for art and crafts! Handmade crafts, artwork, photography, traditional home baking, textiles, jewellery, gifts, knit & crochet, and more.

I might sneak another event in this list somewhere, so watch this space!

Oh, nearly forgot..I have just made some plates with my designs on ('The Crow' and 'An Uncomfortable Silence') with a little help from Lianne Mellor. I will have a limited supply of these at the forthcoming events, and they won't be in my Folksy shop.

(Stop press - all plates sold out now, sorry!)

Phew...

Beady Eye...

2011-09-14T02:54:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to let you know that I'm taking part in a pop-up gallery organised by Beady Eye Art. It will be on 5th-8th October 2011 at Artisan Restaurant, Crosspool, Sheffield. There will be a selection of prints and paintings from local artists (inc. the immensely talented Zoe Badger).

You can find out more about it at www.beadyeyeart.com and at their facebook event page.

Should be fun!

Upcoming Aug/Sept events

2011-08-17T03:31:00.000-07:00

Hello

I thought 'd post up a few events that I'm taking part in over August and September.

1. Devonshire Market - Sat 27th August 2011
On the bank holiday weekend, there will be a sizeable market happening on Devonshire Green in Sheffield; lots of art, craft, food, gifts and, apparently now, live music too! The last market there was a lot of fun, so I'm looking forward to it!

2. Art In The Gardens - Sat 3rd/ Sun 4th September 2011
I'll be selling my work at this event for the first time. An established art-only fair held in the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. It is apparently the largest outdoor art exhibition in the north of England! My pal Lianne Mellor (Mellorware) will also be selling there.

3. Saltaire Makers Fair - Saturday 10th September 2011
Part of the famous Saltaire Festival, a one-off quality fair based in Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire.

4. Crucible Craft Workshop - Sat 17th September 2011
The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield have decided (in their wisdom!) to host a series of craft workshops from September. I'm running the first one, on 17th Sept, 10.15am-4.15pm. I'll be teaching linocut printing. The class will be suitable for beginners and also people who have dabbled a little in printing before. If you do want to book a place (only 8 available), call the Crucible on 0114 201 3831 or email events@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

5. Mary's Marvellous Vintage & Craft Market - Sat 24th September 2011
A new market in Sheffield, held in a really great location; St Mary's Church on Bramall Lane. 50 stalls of quality arts, craft and vintage items, plus some seriously tasty cakes. This place has a reputation for such things!

Thats it, for now. Oh, I have made some more printworks mugs, so will be taking those along to the fairs/markets!

August events

2011-07-21T08:14:00.000-07:00

Howdy. So the years whizzes on. Can't quite believe we're already over half-way through it! I'm on the case with a fair few new prints and some exciting events...

So to August. I'm selling at two fairs/markets.

Firstly there is 'Reetsweet' in Leeds. Its a 2-day craft extravaganza at the Corn Exchange on Sat 6th and Sunday 7th August, 11am-5pm.

Secondly there is the Devonshire Market in Sheffield on Sat 27th August. It is a Farmers Market type event, with all sorts of art, food, clothes and other goodies.

Tramlines Festival commission

2011-07-14T02:21:00.000-07:00

Thought you might like to see a recent commission I've had from Sheffield's Tramlines Festival. It is for a folk-ish event taking place in Endcliffe Park on 23/24 July called 'Folk Forest'.

Leisure Painter Magazine

2011-07-05T02:13:00.000-07:00

I've been commissioned to write an article about the basics of linocut printing for 'Leisure Painter' magazine. The featured issue is out now (Summer 2011). It explains what equipment you need, how to compose your image, printing methods and hints and tips.

I'll be following this up in the near future with an article about more advances linocut techniques.

July fairs

2011-06-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

Hello.

Just a bit of info about upcoming fairs in July. A busy month!

I'll be selling my prints (and maybe some mugs!) at the following:

Cliffhanger Outdoor Festival, Millhouses Park, Sheffield - Sunday 3rd July 10.30am - 6.30pm. Its the UKs biggest outdoor event, and there will be a craft market there.

Craft Candy Summer Fair, Millennium Galleries, Sheffield - Saturday 16th July 10am - 4pm. This is sadly the last Craft Candy event, but no doubt it'll go off with a bang!

Sharrow Vale Market, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield - Sunday 17th July 12am - 4pm. established farmers market with tons of arts, crafts and music too...

Hope to see you at one of them!

Pheasants and The Corner Gallery

2011-06-06T02:59:00.000-07:00

Pheasants
Just completed a new poster-print. Its of a couple of pheasants I chased around the countryside in North Wales a few weeks ago. Nifty fellows they were too.

It is available in my Folksy shop, and also at my future fairs.

http://www.folksy.com/items/1856297-Pheasants-poster

Corner Gallery
Secondly, there is a new gallery opened up in Sheffield which is displaying a selection of my work. It is called The Corner Gallery, within The Emporium (just off Broadfield Road, S8). Its a small, but perfectly formed, space with lots of interested contemporary arts and crafts, worth a visit!

www.thecornergallery.webs.com

Thats all for now!

The Art Market - Holmfirth - 5th June

2011-04-18T03:06:00.000-07:00

This weekend I'm taking my work to Holmfirth's Arts Market. It is on Sunday 5th June, 10am-4pm, and features 100 artists and craftspeople, housed in Holmfirth Indoor market. It has been running for a fair while now, and has a great reputation. I'm very much looking forward to it!

More info is at:

http://www.artmarkets.co.uk

They have kindly done a blog feature on me at:

http://theartsmarket.blogspot.com/2011/04/james-green.html

April/May activities...

2011-04-11T06:27:00.000-07:00

At the end of April/start of May I will be taking part in Open Up Sheffield, an annual event whereby artists and makers in the region open up their studios for visitors to have a nosey and maybe buy some works.

i'll be 'opening up' on the weekends of 30th April/1st May and 8th May/9th May. Info on how to find me are at the following link:

www.openupsheffield.co.uk/artists/james-green.htm

In between these weekends I'll also be taking part in a new exhibition entitled 'Sheffield Craft City'. It is the first of a series of showcases of local artists and crafters, hosted by the foodies at PJ Taste. Their venue on Glossop Road will be home to a selection of my artwork, as well as china-ware by Lianne Mellor and silver jewellery by Jessica Flinn. The exhibition starts on 6th May 2011.

There is going to be a launch night on 5th May 2011, with food and drink. If you'd like to come along you'll need to register for a free ticket at http://sheffieldcraftcity.eventbrite.com. For more info, go to the official facebook page for the event at:

http://www.facebook.com/sheffcraftcity

Back from the BCTF!

2011-04-07T04:10:00.000-07:00

Hello

Well, back now from my first visit as an exhibitor to the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate. Truly a 3-day crafterama, with some stunning work there. I met a lot of very friendly people, and some useful art and craft contacts too. I'll put some pictures up when I get a mo..

March/April Fairs!

2011-03-07T08:14:00.000-08:00

Things hotting up this month, what with the Craft Candy Mini Fair on Sat 12th March..

I've been beavering away like a nut for the last two months coming up with a load of new prints, posters and cards in preparation for an interesting cluster of fairs coming up (that i'll be selling at):

Firstly there is the Craft Candy Spring Fair on Saturday March 26th, at the Millennium Galleries, Sheffield. This time it is in conjunction with the Galvanise Metalwork festival, so there'll be lots of interesting metalwork as well as art/craft goodness.

Then, the very next day (Sunday 27th March) there is the Spring Nether Edge Farmers Market. Always very busy, this one...12-4pm...full of fancy food, art, craft and possibly morris dancers...

In April (3rd-5th) I will be showing my work at the British Craft Trade Fair 2011, in Harrogate. Its the first time I've done this one. Apparently its the biggest trade event in the UK, so I'm a little excited!

More stuff to come in May onwards, including Open Up Sheffield...

phew!

James

new print 'Meersbrook View No.2'

2011-02-21T05:40:00.000-08:00

yep, done another 2-colour linocut...another view of the city that i live in, and am a little fond of..i'm intending this to be one of a series of sheffield city views...

getting to like this 2-colour process too...hard to do, but worth it..phew

its now in my Folksy Shop

Lino Workshop 5th Feb 2011 - Thanks!

2011-02-07T03:18:00.000-08:00

Had my first lino workshop on Saturday. Big thanks to those who came and lino-ed (and to Craft Candy for organising it)! It was a lot of fun, and I was mightily impressed with people's results. Heres some snaps from the day:

team-lino

inking

lots of concentrating going on..

test-printing

new Otto linocut print

2011-01-31T06:34:00.000-08:00

hello. i've just done a new linocut of my cat Otto, in his usual daytime occupation. it is a 2-colour linocut, and my first real attempt at two colours/plates. I'm pretty happy with the result (even if i say so myself!). tricky, but worth it...i've printed an edition of 100 of it...

its now in my folksy shop, and will also be available to buy at the forthcoming fairs i'm attending.

cheers!

James

Otto Sleeping - Folksy Shop

2011 Fairs!

2011-01-25T11:07:00.000-08:00

Hello and good day...

I'm signed up for a couple of craft fairs in Feb/March, in Sheffield.

The first is a Fifi's Market fair, at the Workstation on Paternoster Row in the city centre. Its on Saturday 12th Feb, 10am-4pm. Take a look at the link for more info...

The second is the Craft Candy Spring Fair, Saturday March 26th, 10am-4pm..No introduction needed to the Craft Candy events, I'm sure..

Should be fun! Lots of ace arts and crafts, as usual...I should have a fair few new items on my table too..poster, prints and cards..2011 is getting busy!

Oh, in April I'll also be showing my work at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate. Its a pretty huge trade event...can't wait...

Linocut Workshop, Saturday 5th Feb 2011

2011-01-05T11:17:00.000-08:00

A happy new year to you all!

I'm running a linocut workshop on Saturday 5th February 2011 in Sheffield, at Eccleshall Library. It had been arranged through Craft Candy, the sheffield craft collective that i'm part of, and you can book a place on it through their website:

www.craft-candy.org/workshops/details/lino-printing-workshop

On the day you'll learn how to create a linocut printing plate, and how to make a print. You'll just need to bring along an image to base your design on (ideally a tracing of it too), some old clothes (printing gets messy sometimes) and a pencil!

There's more info on the website. Maybe see some of you there..

cheers

James

Last event of the year...

2010-12-13T05:06:00.000-08:00

**EVENT CANCELLED - DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNING THIS WEEKEND**

hello there

yes, i'm selling my prints, posters and cards at one last event before christmas.

its called 'Christmas In The Park' and is a festive fair in Millhouses Park in Sheffield. there is going to be a craft-stall marquee next to the Millhouses Park Cafe, and lots else to do (see poster below). it runs 10am-4pm..maybe see you there!

STOP PRESS: Julefest tomorrow!

2010-12-03T08:56:00.000-08:00

I'll now be selling my prints/posters tomorrow (4th Dec) at 'Julefest', a Scandinavian Christmas fair held at Clifford School, Psalter Lane Sheffield. It runs 11am-3pm..Loads of other craft stalls, glogg and elves, apparently...phew!

Kelham Island Victorian Market 2010, Sheffield

2010-11-29T07:48:00.000-08:00

****** CANCELLED, DUE TO SNOW!!!! ******

Yes, another market...all busy with the run-up to Christmas...

This time it is the famous Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market, in Sheffield. Its a 2-dayer on Sat 4th and Sunday 5th December, 10am-7pm..its £4 to get in, but free for children.....Tons of things to do, lots of stalls, childrens activities, a Victorian fairground...I've been before, and its probably the most Christmassy thing i've ever seen...though that could have had something to do with mulled wine...

Anyway, I'll be there with my stall, and looking somewhat Victorian!

More info about it here:

Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market

Craft Candy 'Candy Cane' Christmas Craft Fair

2010-11-23T05:02:00.000-08:00

A tongue-twister, i'm sure you'll agree!

Anyway, I'll be selling my prints/posters/cards at the 'Candy Cane' Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday. Its at Millennium Galleries, Sheffield, and is from 10am-4pm. Loads of ace craft stalls, and festive present potential. Come along!

Sharrowvale Christmas Market, Sheffield!

2010-11-16T04:35:00.000-08:00

yep, i'll be there with my stall this sunday (21st nov)..its 12-4pm...come along!

Sharrowvale Christmas Market 2010

new stuff!

2010-11-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

i have three new items i've created, a postcard set, and two greeting cards, just in time for chrimble!:

postcard set
the postcard pack contains eight cards (4 designs - 2 of each), all printed on heavyweight 300g recycled card. the images are all linocut designs that i've had printed digitally. i'm pretty pleased with how they look...

The pack is available from my Folksy shop, and also from various fairs i'll be selling at in november/december in Yorkshire. Oh, it is £4 plus p+p...

greeting cards

i've created two new greeting cards, both based on lino-cut images i have created (one quite old, one brand new), and printed digitally. again, they are printed on heavyweight 300g card, and come with a lovely ribbed brown paper envelope (like old wrapping paper). i'm selling them in packs of 3 in my Folksy shop, and also at the fairs too. Are they christmassy? i don't know!

packs are £5 plus p+p....

cheers!

james

Candy Cane poster

2010-11-02T05:24:00.000-07:00

my pal and comic-book don Elodie has gone and done the poster for the upcoming Craft Candy 'Candy Cane' craft fair. Good job, i reckon!

It is on saturday 27th nov 2010, 10am-4pm, at Millennium Galleries, Sheffield...i will have a stall there selling lots of new stuff and some old favourites...

Sheffield Star article

2010-10-27T09:34:00.000-07:00

yes, those nice folks at the Sheffield Star have written an article about my printworks (published in tuesday 26th oct issue). A web-version of it is at:

James Green Printworks article

I look a bit of a cheese, I know, but you can't have everything, can you?

Thanks to the Star and Rachael Clegg for writing it.

cheers

james

'Ear Syringe' print for sale

2010-10-22T14:56:00.000-07:00

my print of a rubber ear syringe is now for sale in my Folksy shop, and I'll also be selling it at the various upcoming markets/fairs.

a doctor gave me the rubber syringe and to use it at home. it worked! i was really struck by the beauty of the object, and so decided to create an artwork based on it.

it is a pencil and paint image, as a slight detour from my normal printwork. the media seemed to suit the subject better. the print is on 200g cyclus white card, A3 in size.

folksy shop listing

a few other new items to post up in the next few days...busy busy...

cheers

james

Oct/Nov/Dec fairs and markets i'm selling at..

2010-10-11T06:18:00.000-07:00

Thought it might be useful to post up some events I'm be selling my artwork at in Oct/Nov/Dec:

Friday 29th October 2010 - Chesterfield Arts Market, Chesterfield 10am-4pm

Sunday 7th November 2010 - Reetsweet Craft Fair, Corn Exchange, Leeds 11am-4pm
Sunday 21st November 2010 - Sharrowvale Market, Sharrowvale Road, Sheffield (tbc)
Saturday 27th November 2010 - Craft Candy 'Candy Cane' Fair, Millennium Galleries, Sheffield 10am-4pm
Saturday/Sunday 4th/5th December 2010 - Kelham Island Vistorian Market, Sheffield times tbc

Lots of new artwork for the festive season (prints/posters/cards)...an update on that very soon!

cheers

James

Ship ahoy!

2010-09-30T06:28:00.000-07:00

hello again...yes, i've done another print. this time it is a copper-plate etching.

it is entitled 'Airfix Wasa' and is based on a 17th century Swedish galleon. I came across a really old Airfix model of it in a car-boot sale and felt inspired to turn it into a print!

more info on the actual vessel is here, if you are interested.

the print is an edition of 50, and is for sale in my folksy shop.

www.folksy.com/shops/jamesgreenprintworks

cheers!

james

Stargazers!

2010-09-27T07:32:00.000-07:00

right, another new linocut done. its the one i used for my 'rolf harris' demonstration.

the image is of some stargazer lilies. i'm not normally one for flowers, but was somewhat drawn to them due to their shapes and angles.

the print is now in my Folksy shop

Stargazer Lilies

cheers!

james

Craft Candy interview

2010-09-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

hello. i was recently interviews by the folks at Craft Candy (the Sheffield Craft collective of which i'm a member) and the results are on their blog. have a look if you like!

Craft Candy blog

cheers

james

my friend elodie's blog..

2010-09-18T11:18:00.000-07:00

yes, i'd like to let you know about my friend elodie's splendid blog..she makes comic books and creates very unique and funny illustrations (as well as crafting great homewares)...

it is at: http://elodieg.canalblog.com

she's also designing the next Craft Candy fair posters....

cheers!

flowers linocut - process

2010-09-07T06:22:00.000-07:00

hello

i created a new linocut today. i thought it might be of interest to show work-in-progress (if you pardon the rather rolf harris-ness of it all).

1. so after i've traced the image onto the lino with a pencil, i start digging away with the lino-tools, trying not to gouge my hands, as does happen...

2. still digging, nearly there!

3. inking up the plate (with a roller). gives me a bit more of an idea how the print will look. its a bit hard to imagine what you'll 'get' before this step (although you could ink up the plate before digging, note to self)

4. test print. i always do a test print with black ink, so i can focus on the image, not the colour. so, all i need to do now is make a few final adjustments, choose my print colour, print my edition, and stick it it the shop! i print normally with a small flatbed press, or occasionally with the help of a pudding spoon.

there we go...

My plates...

2010-09-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hello

I took a pic recently of a load of my linocut plates whilst having a tidy-up....They look kind-of funny all lined up, a bit like they've just been dug up, or something...(excuse the fruit bowl, and my son's artwork)...

'Meersbrook View' print now for sale

2010-08-25T05:36:00.000-07:00

Hello there

Right, my new linocut print is now for sale in my Folksy shop. Was away at the Green Man Festival, so putting it int shop was somewhat delayed. It is printed with blue ink on off-white German Zerkall 170gsm acid-free paper, from an edition of 100, signed and numbered.

It costs £12 plus p+p. Here is the link to it:

Meersbrook View print

window-picker

2010-08-15T14:51:00.000-07:00

hello...i've done a new art-piece. it is a linocut of a view through a window of Meersbrook in Sheffield. bit of a change of subject from the last one, i know! the Sheffield skyline is pretty inspiring, methinks.

i'm going to put it in my folksy shop in about a week.

cheers, and keep on crafting (and grafting)

james

New artwork: Rubber ear syringe

2010-08-08T13:58:00.000-07:00

well, i've now figured out how to configure my blog. thanks to those who have chosen to follow me so far. i hope it may grow!

i have just completed a new piece of artwork. thought you might like to see it. it is of a rubber ear syringe. a doctor gave it to me and to use it at home. it worked! i was struck by the beauty of the object, and so decided to create an artwork based on it.

art and medicine in one place, ahem.

it is a pencil and paint image, as a slight detour from my normal printwork. the media seemed to suit the subject better. i'll be producing a series of posters of this to sell in my Folksy shop and at fairs soon.

cheers

james

New blog!

2010-08-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I have just created this blog to display my artwork and tell people about what i do. I create images using linocut and etching techniques. I've been doing this for a fair few years now, but only recently considered taking it 'seriously'. Oh, and I'm based in Sheffield, UK.

I am inspired mostly by the ordinarily absurd, animals, people, objects, landscapes, but probably not unicorns. A few artists who I like are Francisco Goya, Stanley Spencer and Max Beckmann.

I sell my works at various craft fairs, and also in my online shop:

www.folksy.com/shops/jamesgreenprintworks

Thats all for now. Just figured out how to display a slideshow. I'm very proud of myself. Next I'll be adding more content.

James