And so it begins ! The first contributor for the Britain's Rubbish art project has arrived and I'm beginning to experiment with ideas for the project. I like the idea of creating a patchwork of monoprints which will continue to grow as each new monoprint is added to the artwork. Looking forward to watching as it develops.
I have decided to update the shop so I will be closing it and removing it from the website for a few weeks. None of the work currently available will be for sale after today.
I’ve designed these information leaflets for the project. I will be filming an instructional video later. The video will be posted on YouTube and on the website.
I've been working on the finished kits that will be available soon. Each kit will contain all the materials that you will need to begin experimenting with some of the techniques shown in my demo videos. Included : oil paint, 200gsm card, stencil sheets, 3 different grades of plastic transfer sheets, pallet knife, marker pen, blender tool and 4 monoprint projects to get you started. The first 20 kits will also contain a small original charcoal sketch.
All the monoprinting kits have now gone and I will be dispatching them next week to the various locations and look forward to seeing how the project develops. Thanks to all those who have shown interest in being part of this artwork.
New video. Working with discarded fishnet to create a monoprint of a stormy sea.
I f would like to take part in the new project and receive one of the 25 monoprinting kits, please use the contact page to forward details and I will add you to the list. The project is FREE to take part and the kits will be sent out next week. There will be a short instructional demo video to follow which will be uploaded on the YouTube channel and posted here on the website.
The Britain's Rubbish project is going really well and some of the plastic waste I collected in just 20 minutes a couple of days ago will soon be despatched to all parts of the world including Australia, USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and many parts of the UK. Thanks to all those who have expressed an interest in this project.
New project. To take part (25 only) Just send name and postal address using the CONTACT page.
The project is FREE including UK and WORLDWIDE shipping.
I often get asked about all the different materials that I use in some of my YouTube demos so I've decided to put together these monoprinting kits with everything you need to begin experimenting with the techniques, they will include oil paint, card/paper, pallet knife, blender tool, transfer sheets, stencil sheets, marker pens, all instructions and a few simple projects to get started. I'm trying to keep the costs low and will include environmentally friendly products such as bamboo cotton buds. Will update with more info. For obvious reasons the only item I will not be including is a sharp craft knife.
Working on a series of 5 minute monoprinting demos this week. New demo every day.
I’m going to be uploading a new demo video to the YouTube channel every day this month, lots of new demonstrations and different exercises to try.
Attached your artwork as jpeg files.
I'm trying to make the instructions for sending your own work for the gallery much easier, so instead of having to click on a link all you need to do is send an email to d.tirels@gmail.com and attach your work as a jpeg file. Please send as many as you like and make sure to include your name and country of origin. I look forward to seeing your work and adding it to the gallery. Thanks, Dan
I'm working on this large scale project at the moment, just applying the base coat of acrylic paint, the work is on stretched cotton triple primed with gesso and is 47” × 40”.
I'm currently in the process of updating the website so I have temporarily removed some pages while I add new content and improve the design.
I've just completed this new demo video for the YouTube channel, it has taken a while due to a few technical issues but I hope to continue to create more of these that explore various creative techniques and encourage others to try ideas with their own work. The video is a sketchbook exercise with acrylic and charcoal experimenting with colour and compositions and trying out ideas for some new large scale drawings that I am about to begin working on.
Unfortunately I have had to increase the postal charges for shipping the larger artwork, this is due to a recent update for the service provided by Royal Mail and covers International as well as the UK. I always try to use the best, cost effective and reliable shipping service and this can sometimes prove to be expensive. All work is always very well protected, sent with a full tracking number and is insured to cover the value of the artwork, a signature will be required upon receipt of the delivery. Sorry for these unavoidable additional costs.
