Another Newlyn print

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This plate has been hanging around since the spring! My first-stage print had a very unsatisfactory sky… After stripping it away and adding a new aquatint, I have got something I am happy with. So there are now seven prints … Continued

A fourth Derbyshire print

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My latest print in this series illustrates Magpie Mine, near Sheldon. Mid-Derbyshire has a history of industrial lead mining going back to Roman times. Lead mining at this site goes back to at least the 17th century. The Shuttlebark vein of lead … Continued

Helford series progress

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Over the summer, I made several visits to the wonderful Helford river on Cornwall’s Lizard peninsular, and have now completed the first two prints in the series. Go to the new Helford section under the ‘My prints’ heading to view … Continued