I completed a 9 day wood engraving workshop run by David Frazer on Skopelos in September (see below for more about David). I had a fabulous time. David Frazer is a very knowledgeable teacher. He is gentle and easy-going going and yet manages to get students to grow and develop. I completed the three wood engravings below. Shown in chronological order. The first one, unfortunately, is back to front. I forgot to draw it back to front on the block. A rookie mistake. I learnt a lot as I worked.
Skopelos Island is a great place to stay with lots of beautiful beaches and warm, clear water. The food is great, as is the company (like-minded people in the workshop), and the weather is warm. There was 7 days of studio tuition, we knocked off at 2 pm. That left lots of time to explore the island after the workshop. There was a substantial morning tea/or light lunch. On the 2 days off or mid workshop break days; one of which is a sailing day with lunch, I got a chance to draw, engrave and literally keep up with the class. There was a welcome and farewell dinner to get to know the workshop people’s ‘extra people’ that they brought along. Skopelos Town is very quirky, beautiful, and the people are very friendly. I stayed for a month and absolutely loved it (I did another printmaking workshop after David’s I will tell you about in the next post).
David Frazer has held over 50 solo exhibitions in Australia, London and China. David Frazer has exhibited nationally and internationally, with over 50 solo exhibitions since 1996. Working in printmaking, David has conducted many workshops in Universities, TAFES, and Community printmaking studios around Australia (including Queenscliff Gallery). He now also runs an exclusive workshop from the island of Skopelos each year. He has been in several group and prize exhibitions throughout Australia, China, the UK, and Poland.
In 2007, the ABC produced a half-hour documentary on David as part of the Artist at Work series.
His work is represented throughout Australia and overseas, including the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of NSW, the National Gallery of Victoria, the National Library of Australia, the National Museum of China, the Royal Academy of Art in London, and most regional galleries in Australia. (Queenscliff Gallery)
David Frazer has held over 50 solo exhibitions in Australia, London and China.
David Frazer has exhibited nationally and internationally, with over 50 solo exhibitions since 1996. Working in printmaking, David has conducted many workshops in Universities, TAFES, and Community printmaking studios around Australia (including Queenscliff Gallery). He now also runs an exclusive workshop from the island of Skopelos each year. He has been in several group and prize exhibitions throughout Australia, China, the UK, and Poland.
In 2007, the ABC produced a half-hour documentary on David as part of the Artist at Work series.
His work is represented throughout Australia and overseas, including the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of NSW, the National Gallery of Victoria, the National Library of Australia, the National Museum of China, the Royal Academy of Art in London, and most regional galleries in Australia. (Queenscliff Gallery)