“When planning a new print, I choose the wood according to the grain, as this forms an important part of the design of the images, adding texture and a sense of direction. I break down the image into a series of layers with some blocks inked up in more than one colour, and build the image, incorporating overprinting in transparent colours, jig-sawing blocks and reduction printing. Each new print is approached in a way that suits the image…” 

In woodcut, gouges are used to cut away areas of wood not destined for printing. The areas of wood left uncut will become the printed image. The surface of the wood is inked using a roller, paper laid on top of the block and pressure applied to the surface either with a press or with a wooden spoon or baren. 

Small collages and handmade prints are available from the Craftshop, along with a selection of her cards which are also available online at www.artcards.com