Author Archives: hatchery

The Preciousness of Prints in Altered Books

Posted on April 5, 2011 by hatchery

Well, I’m into my fifth day of the Castlemaine State Festival and have had quite a few folk come into the studio to chat and watch me work.  I have to admit it was daunting, at first.  As another printmaker … Continue reading →

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Pinning Down the Idea Fairy

Posted on March 23, 2011 by hatchery

While in the throes of finishing off work for the upcoming open studio for the Castlemaine State Festival, I’ve been continually dive-bombed by pesky mosquitoes.  Now, I  discover the act of creation has agitated the Idea Fairy.  Faster on the … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Bridge of Time

Posted on March 18, 2011 by hatchery

The Annual Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival is in its fortieth year, a great track record for a rural community festival.  This year’s theme for the art show is ‘Across the Bridge’, to be interpreted in whatever way inspired the … Continue reading →

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The Chains of Love

Posted on February 25, 2011 by hatchery

It’s saddening to realise the only social occasions I’ll have attended this week are funerals.  On Tuesday, it was my close friend’s mother I said farewell and safe journey to, and today it will be a dear old gent I … Continue reading →

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Pacifying the Muse

Posted on February 9, 2011 by hatchery

There’s nothing like have-to-do manual work to get the Muse throwing herself on the ground and kicking her feet in a tantrum and the Idea Fairies turning their backs on me, in a huff.  There are times when, call and … Continue reading →

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