Useful Calendars
It’always good to have a calendar on the wall – I always do. I like them, they give you a new surprise or reflect a mood. I usually mourn the previous month for a few days and then find reasons to love the new one.
Christina
Sardines of Portimão – Cardume Project
An imaginative gallery owner in Portimão has initiated a project highlighting the sardine and the enormous part this small tasty fish has played in the history and economy of this important town in the Algarve. The Galeria XXI ‘Cardume’, or ‘Shoal’ Project The poster for the project states: “Objetivo – Dar a conhecer a tradição … Read more
Painting Sardines for Cardume
It was with trepidation and delight that I undertook the task of painting a sardine for António’s Galeria XXI ‘Shoal’ project. I am visiting my mother and sister who live in the Algarve and was invited to an exhibition of the first 100 ‘sardinha’ paintings for the ‘Cardume’ project. Having seen the lively interpretations of … Read more
Aquatint Tones and Textures
When used in etching aquatint is a way of achieving subtle changes in tone from very light to deeply dark. Tone is created using texture and the texture can be so fine you can hardly see it, fairly subtle or very grainy. Aquatint is often used exclusively on a printing plate and you have to … Read more
Etching Methods and Techniques
There are various methods the artist can use to get the desired effect on the finished print. It all starts with the plate and how the acid is kept away from the parts which need to be lighter. Each of these methods result in very different effects. Mixed methods can be used on a single … Read more
Landscape Painting in Devon
Inspiration for Artists You don’t have to go far to find an inspiring view when you live in Devon. The hills and valleys, the moors and coast offer an infinite variety. From craggy cliffs to gentle meadows, and everything in-between, one is spoilt for choice. Painting in the Devon Landscape. When I walk I don’t … Read more
A major makeover for my website
Everything has Changed A new design has been long overdue for my Artist website and over the past few months I have been playing with ideas and thinking about the look as well as thinking about how to add interesting content. The time came to set about designing the site and I have finally got … Read more
Etchings – what are they?
What does Etching mean?
An Etching is a type of Original print. Etchings are images printed from metal plates that are etched with acid.
The word ‘etching’ is also used to describe the process of making the printing plate.
Aquatint is one of the methods used to make an etching and, when the word is used strictly, describes an etching produced using that method exclusively. People do also use the term when aquatint is the main method, but other methods are incorporated.
New Artworks in Acrylic and Watercolour
Artworks Painted in Acrylics and Watercolours Visits to the Devon countryside inspire me to make paintings, and will be featured in current paintings in Acrylic and Watercolour. There are paintings that were made as a result of my travels that have never before graced the pages of my website. Some paintings were on show in … Read more
Gilding on Furniture
Gilded Finishes Christina has been involved in gilding large surfaces for built-in furniture. This includes fitted Wardrobes for dressing rooms and units for living rooms finished in gold and silver. Individual pieces can be entirely gilded or details picked out. The furniture has to be made first and the parts assembled as much as possible. … Read more