Along with the rest of the world, my work has stepped onto digital platforms in 2020.
This opened up opportunities to get back to making art, completely process focused, with no expectations of what would be created.
The original "Petals", (currently on display in Boom Studios on Main Street, Bangor Northern Ireland) was created through a digital abstract art class.
The platform we used was Zoom, which at the time had some issues.
These issues appeared on my screen when I attended a group call, which was "ZoomBombed", interrupting a live feed and sharing disturbing, upsetting images.
My purpose is "making things.making things better".
This troubling experience motivated me to pull it into a positive. That this experience would have a better outcome than haunting imagery.
I pushed & pulled the image created in the online class to a final point, echoing the viral theme of 2020 into a floral abstract piece.
The original work is on Hahnemuhle Aquarell 425g/m acid free.
30cmx40cm, with Liquitex Inks, finished with Uni Posca and Liquitex pouring medium.
I have created 3 x art products now available in my online shop
100% of the profit of sales of this range will be donated to the NSPCC to support their work with children.
“Petals” offered on museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
This range is part of the “Petals’ Project created during the 2020 Lockdown.
You can read the story behind this piece here
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%
“Petals” Enamel Mug
Every happy camper needs a unique camper mug. It's lightweight, durable and multifunctional. Use it for your favorite beverage or a hot meal, and attach it to your bag for easy access on a hike.
You can read the story behind this art product here
• Material: Enamel
• Dimensions: height 3.14″ (8 cm), diameter 3.54″(9 cm)
• White coating with a silver rim
• Hand-wash only
• Blank product sourced from China
Attention! Don't heat liquids or food directly in the mug—it can damage the coating.
These postcards are made from thick high-quality matte paper, so they serve as a great addition to a gift or just a thoughtful written note to a friend.
You can read the story behind this piece here
• 4/4 full bleed
• 300 GSM
• Paper thickness: 0.13″ (0.34 mm)
• Laminated feel
• White matte back with a small QR code or a bar code
• Blank product sourced from the US