Into Winter

Artwork has been in a difficult place recently along with everything else! I have focused on studio work based on sketch books and photographs taken during socially distanced rambles.

My Lino Prints have been to the forefront, these being exchanged visually with colleagues through Whats App artist groups, these have been a great boon since exhibitions have been understandably curtailed for the time being.

A session sharpening my cutting tools ready for new projects was called for. My cutting tools consist of Pheil Swiss tools, Powergrip tools, etching tools, scalpel and Japanese wood cutting tools.

To sharpen I use a red sandstone grit stone and a shaped leather strop to hone the tool edges. All done and ready to go!