Batik work 2008

I have started creating and experimenting with wax and papers. So far it's been successful
with some interesting effects being created. My aim this year is to complete around 20 framed pieces that would be displayed together in small frames (see the main part on my website for similar previous work). Working with wax and coloured dyes I have been mark making and using brushstrokes to create large textural pieces which then will be used for smaller work. Here are some small batik sections that will be used in current work. I hope to use these with embroidery and eventually intend to manipulate them digitally.

Today I was in Edinburgh admiring the work of Joan Eardley. I particularly like the way she uses collage and type in her backgounds and it is something I would like to develop further in my textural work. I also love her landscapes with a passion. Her use of colour, markmaking and composition is amazing and very inspiring. I particularly like 'Field of Barley by the Sea' and 'Harvest'. At last I'm inspired again!