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Alison Deegan’s linocut prints appear deceptively simple. They celebrate natural forms and structures and are composed with a very crisp, light and decorative aesthetic. The prints have a highly effective balance between bright colour and strong lines. Alison’s print ‘Newt Love’ was awarded a runner up prize in our ‘Impressions in Nature’ printmaking competition<\/a>. We wanted to show more of her work and find out how she feels about being a printmaker today.<\/h5>\n
\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: ‘Tofino’, A simple monochrome lino print of the Long Beach landscape at Tofino, Vancouver Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa:\u00a0Do you often depict natural forms in your work?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: Yes, the shapes and colours of nature inform most of my work \u2013 from the sweep of a mountain landscape to the smallest barnacle. I like the patterns to be found in a flock of ascending oystercatchers, a limpet-clustered rock or the arrangements of pebbles on a beach. But I am also fascinated by the man-made patterns in a rural landscape \u2013 the repetitions in a row of harvested crop, a dry stone wall or the silhouette of a tightly-cropped hedgerow.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: ‘Portpatrick Harbour’, Dumfries and Galloway. A reduction lino print from two plates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: How important is drawing to your practice?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: Every piece starts with a sketch or drawing that I then develop, sometimes with coloured pencils, sometimes with watercolours or inks. Drawing isn\u2019t my strongest point but I think the medium of lino print is quite forgiving!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: Framed prints on display at Crafted by Hand, Masham 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: Do you ever work in other media?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: I love watercolours \u2013 I started painting about 10 years ago and it was through this that I eventually came to printmaking. I like to integrate a watercolour sketch or painting into my printmaking process as it helps to me to explore colour, texture and layering in a design and gives me more practice in this medium. I also love textiles and embroidery. I have a stash of calico printed with my sea urchin designs and when I am feeling at a creative low I find a little bit of freehand embroidery helps open my mind to new ideas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: ‘Sea Urchin’ printed and calico and embellished with hand embroidery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: What’s the best way of ensuring a nice even print when printing by hand?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: I think the right combination of design, ink and paper is the key. Large areas of solid colour in a design will always be tricky to get right. In my experience oil-based inks give better coverage than water-based products, though I know many artists use these with beautiful results. It is easier to get good results from hand burnishing with lighter-weight papers and tissues. Some are so fine they need nothing more than a quick sweep of the hand to pick up the ink and they can be backed with more substantial papers when they are dry. I know several artists who burnish with wooden spoons but I have a nail buffer and Teflon furniture slider for this purpose in my tool kit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: ‘Cutting Ley on the Rhins’, a reduction lino print from two plates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: Would you recommend selling your work via Etsy to other artists?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: I sell though the British-based Folksy and Etsy, both are great market places with low fees and easy to manage shop systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: Close-up of carved lino midway through the reduction lino print Mussels and Barnacles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: What inks and paper do you like to work with the most?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: I use Caligo inks because they have the benefits of traditional oil-based inks but are easier and safer to clean up. I use a variety of papers depending on the print design. For smaller pieces and embossed prints I really like the soft and billowy texture of the St Cuthberts Mill Somerset Printmaking Paper<\/a>, I would probably use this more if I had a press with more oomph. For my larger pieces I tend to work with Zerkall Extra Smooth or Inbe Epais. The Zerkall has a lovely and crisp feel and is great for single colour prints or designs without too many layers of overlapping colour. The Inbe Epais is lighter and has a more matt finish, it can take several layers of ink really well and the drying time is quicker.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: Lino carving embossed into Somerset Velvet paper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: What are you working on at the moment?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: I recently spent a very blustery day at Bempton Cliffs. I am fascinated by the way such varied bird species as puffins, gannets and kittiwakes and guillemots all nest cheek-by-jowl on the narrow ledges of the chalky cliff-face. I am mulling over a design on this theme.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: ‘Plovers’ \u2013 Ringed plovers skipping along the tideline at New England Bay, Dumfries and Galloway. A reduction lino print from two plates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: What is the best bit of advice you have ever received about making art?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: \u2018Don\u2019t take Art A level\u2019, from my art O level teacher.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: ‘Sea Urchins’ printed on a fine Korean tissue with plant inclusions and lit from behind<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lisa: Where online or in the flesh can we view more of your work?<\/em><\/p>\n

Alison: You can see what I am up to on my blog<\/a>\u00a0and my work is available online in my Folksy<\/a>\u00a0and Etsy shops<\/a>. I currently have a few pieces at Rural Arts in Thirsk<\/a> and will be showing a selection at Stillingfleet Lodge<\/a>\u00a0 in September.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alison<\/a>
Alison Deegan: ‘Oystercatchers’, Lino print and drawing inks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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