by Alison Holmans | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorised
Until recently, I had never worked with porcelain clay. Having discovered it, I now absolutely love it! It produces pieces in the purest white ,translucent under light, that are both delicate and strong. Working with porcelain comes with its challenges. The particles...
by Alison Holmans | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorised
Most recently I have enjoyed using a fine brush and painting with underglaze directly on the clay ‘canvas’. It is deeply satisfying as the paintings come from my own experiences, travels and the like, and I revisit happy times. Hand painting takes time, but it allows...
by Alison Holmans | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorised
I am having a bit of a kiwi phase at the moment. This stemmed from a commission to produce a replica kiwi-sized bird, as you may have read in a previous blog or Instagram post. I soon realised the kiwi’s feet had to be enlarged in order to support the oversized...
by Alison Holmans | Feb 3, 2024 | Uncategorised
From 4th–12th May, I will be exhibiting my work in my home, studio and garden at Venue 121 in Eynsham, just a short walk from the centre of the village. Whilst there is no parking down Tanners Lane, there is plenty on the streets nearby, all within the Eynsham Art...
