Art @ Crafts Alive

Having initially studied Fine ArtI took up printmaking about ten years ago. I work mainly from my small
studio at home in the Bannau Brycheiniog, producing, limited editions by
hand, on a Little John Press.

I employ a variety of techniquesusing colour and monochrome. I love the different qualities each process brings to the image - from the fine line of a dry point, to the rich
colour of a monoprint; the tonality of etching, and the sharp, vibrant cut
of wood or lino.
Recently I have beenexperimenting with Mezzo tint, a process, where you start with a completely etched plate –a solid dark tone and gradually scrape back to the metal to produce the lighter tones, giving the print an atmospheric quality.

For me, painting is aboutcommunication, exploration, discovery and above all, celebration. I am aiming to share the joy I get when I walk out of my door into the amazing world we live in; to share a celebration of the individuals and events I encounter in my daily life.

‘One of our most talentedwildlife artists’ Sir David Attenborough.

Richie is an accomplished artist who works with several traditional and digital media out of his studio in Llandovery. His work in Crafts Alive are local scenes created with a variety of digital tools.

Based near Porthryd, Viv uses a Littlejohn Press to produce limited edition prints, mainly of birds but also of local scenes. She works with a variety of techniques and accepts commissions.