Winter Umbels
By
Diana Ashdown
2023
Colour choice matters hugely, sometimes I instantly know the colours for a print, also I can endlessly add and block colour as with ‘Winter Umbels’ which has a monoprinted base with added layers. I wanted cool tones to resonate with winter but also that odd moment of warmth when spotting an autumn leaf or sunset glow. A colour clash can give an unexpected thrill in the print, waking it up
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