Press On Regardless July 2

Spit bite etching is a lovely effect.... i like being painterly with the solution so it works more like watercolour.  It takes a few goes to build up the tonal effects.  This is the second proof...

Press On Regardless

I am working on a commissioned etching.  It has had very interesting beginnings for me.  It was a series of negotiations on how the imagery was to be designed.... let me tell you a little story..... "I want a palm tree, a beach scene, a surfer and a surfboard stuck in the sand..."  Ok.  I dont make work quite like that.... and so we came to a compromise... "Ok... a beach theme.... a surfer, a wave, a shark and your 'random shit'  Ok, I think I can work with that! 

Now its a matter for negotiating through the process of etching- with its alchemy of solutions, marks, textures and tones.... this is the first proof! I've drawn in with hard ground and begun to spit bite.

she went she networked but did she conquer?

Well, i did the most intense and amazing thing last week..... i was selected to speed date with 23 sydney galleries... what an amazing opportunity!!  I can say I achieved alot of networking and possibilities, but did i conquer a sydney gallery position... well no....

maybe that was too much too hope for in a session of 2 minutes per gallery...after being hoarse for two days.... had to yell almost to be heard... i feel a bit deflated that there was no feedback opportunity from the gallerists....

still time will tell....

but mean while... the work continues and my next projects are 3 collagraphs of dancing queenie doing the shimmy...

Opening studio tonight 6pm-8pm thurs 23rd dec 2010

Come and see my etchings....and etching space... and enjoy a drink and nibbles... 

Rochelle is celebrating the opening of her studio.  She is having a cut throat sale of her work too.  Lots of good bargains available ranging from $10 to $200 for unframed works.... As you can see from the pic she needs to sort out her housekeeping....

Where: 29A Rajah Road, Ocean Shores, NSW 

When: on Thursday 23^rd Dec 2010, 6pm-8pm

moving the press....

Richard removing press leg

I did have a lovely room in my home where  made my etchings.... but things change and the press had to be moved.  Richard's solution was to put wheels on the press.  What a great idea!!  He used a car jack to get to the legs and insert the wheels.  I can now move the press wherever I need it in my new studio.














I am now making the garage a studio and another pretty and functional space for my etchings.  It overlooks some bush and reserve at the back and has the potential to be a far bigger space and more professional.

solo show excitement

what a great place to have a solo show... Brunswick St Fitzroy at the BSG!!  Great vibrant street with good eats in Melbourne... We had a lovely meal at a French restaurant nearby. 

and thanks so much to NAVA and its sponsorship for the money towards the cost of a solo show.

The Janet Holmes à Court Artists Grant is a NAVA initiative, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and the support of the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council for the Arts.

Here is another example of some of the work...

Rochelle Summerfield, Cling, Chromogenic print, Ed. 5, 50 x 60cm, UF $280

New works

I have been tardy posting on my blog, but all in a good cause.  Several new drawings and photocollages ready for a solo show in Melbourne at the BSG gallery in Fitzroy.  Date of opening 5th of November.  Would dearly love some friends to be there.