A drawing for a poster (which may or may not get used). It’s my version of an image from a 19th century catalogue advertising bicycles. The original is lighter and more delicate where I wanted something darker and grungier. A fun exercise even if it doesn’t get printed.
Ink and watercolour, various sizes. Research is fun!
Two versions of a dip pen doodle — full of unexpected outcomes. A lot like life, really. They were inspired by Anne Onsøien’s recent “Lost or found?” post. The first image is the original sketch which has been added to and messed about with in Photoshop. The second is the final watercolour sketch.
A few more pages from my experimental “I Dream Of…” book.
Book without boundaries, selected pages – mixed media, 2010.
The van and the hummingbird are prints made by drawing on perspex with watercolour crayon. The images were then transferred to damp paper. The patterned backgrounds used throughout the book are scanned fabrics (scarves, dresses, shirts) which have been laser printed and transferred to paper using acetone. The photo squares of yours truly are acetone prints with watercolour washes.
As I said in my previous post, it’s far from perfect but it is exactly what I set out to make.
A lifetime ago, in 2010, I made a little book for the Design & Arts College Foundation course. The brief was to create a book — any kind of book, any topic, any size or shape.
I decided to put together something personal and explore some of the things I dream of…
Book without boundaries, selected pages – mixed media, 2010.
I really went to town experimenting with ink, watercolour, ephemera, scanned fabrics and printing techniques. It isn’t polished, it’s far from perfect and it is exactly what I set out to make.
Note: you can see more from my book without boundaries here.
Anna Cull ~ Art & Music 