North Fife: Makers Market Newburgh June 4th 2011

Saturday, June 04, 2011

Makers Market Newburgh June 4th 2011

Saturday June 4th another successful Makers Market at The Steeple. Below just two of the many artist/makers plus video.

The Steeple, Newburgh High Street, North Fife

Claire at The Steeple.

Artists Statement.
I have 2 passions in life – art & horses/most other animals……and always have since I can remember. I love observing animals & their habitat/situations, documenting their expressions, characters & their interactions with one another. My other sources of inspiration are my own surroundings, the places that I visit – near or far, I’m always documenting what I see around me to share with others & for myself, to never forget.

I am a North Fife artist who graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art 15 Years ago with a B des (HONS) Illustration & Printmaking.
Since then I have worked in just about every medium available from metal, clay & recycled objects/packaging to photography & film. This journey took me full circle back to printmaking when I was offered a job in Dundee Contemporary Arts Print Studio 7 years ago. I embraced this opportunity to work as the Studio Co-ordinator on a job share basis as it allows me to continue creating my own artwork, but whether I’m on or off duty – I can usually be found in the Print Studio!
A large part of my job is teaching which I enjoy because printmaking techniques are constantly changing/improving & being updated so I never stop learning & can share this with others who may also have new approaches to offer.

I enjoy all kinds of printmaking but specialize in screen printing & photo etching. Both are very different & it’s good to have so many options for one idea.
I create my images in a variety of ways such as drawing, mono printing or using photography & manipulating the image using Photoshop.
I love to join old traditional methods of printmaking with more modern techniques of image creation in my endeavour to amuse myself & others.