Sheeping Forecast

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This is a growing collection of sheep that I’m etching with caustic soda and carving.

At an open studio event some people saw my Romney linocuts at an open studio event, and were quick to suggest breeds local to them. As I continue to add different breeds from around the UK so you can collect your own flock. These sheep portraits have become more about Identity.

I have printed on Somerset Satin paper and used Cranfield Safe Wash Relief Inks with a Pooki Press. Today I was trying out a new colours, these were supposed to be a warm grey, but I’ve not got the greatest range of colours yet so will add more colours and experiment with application and mixing soon.

 

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Nicola Hill

Nicola Hill (b.1966) is a fine artist and printmaker. Her work comprises of drawings, paintings, and prints (linocut & mono-print). Nicola is curious about capturing a moment in time whether it’s in a face or landscape, for her it’s as much about experimenting with new materials and learning new techniques to make expressive marks as it is about the subject. Nicola Hill is based in Rye on the south east coast of England. Initially graduating in ceramics at Middlesex, setting up and running a shared studio space in East London. Working for the Crafts Council and teaching ceramics in Adult Ed. For over 20 years she and a colleague ran a successful interiors and lifestyle photo agency which closed in 2021. Since then Nicola has focused on making and selling her art online and in exhibitions as well collaborating on creative projects. Nicola is currently working on a series of small etched linocuts 'Flock' with a variety of sheep breeds resembling Georgian Silhouette portraits exploring Identity.

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  1. VN

    Great collection of lino sheep portraits! The combination of line with the caustic soda intaglio creates such interesting effects.

    Happy PDiM,
    Vicki from the PDiM team