Matthew Swift

Four of the final edition of eight lithographs, each a bit different from the other. It was hugely enjoyable experimenting and getting to be reminded of this intricate and beautiful process. I now have many ideas for new prints. Thank you Simon Burder @oaks.editions #stonelithography #contemporaryprintmaking #abstractprintmaking #pinkprints #printingpink #londonprintmaking

Having a great time rolling up the ink @oaks.editions The following images show the second colour layer depicting three cloud like shapes printed on top of the light pink background. Tinkering with the tone and hue within this edition of eight was fun. #stonelithography #printeditions #printmaking #fineartprintmaking #contemporaryprintmaking #abstractprintmaking

My first the colour stone lithograph. Great to have got all three layers of colour completed. A massive learning curve, thank you @oaks.editions - Simon Burder - for all your help. Buzzing with ideas for new prints. #stonelithography #pinkprints #carshsltonbeeches #oakspark #oaksparkartists #contemporarylithography #contemporaryfineartprintmaking #experimentallithography #pinkink

Further ideas using watercolours for a three colour lithograph. Using two layers of different pinks and a final layer of painted lines in a darker colour. The second image shows two lime stone ‘plates’ that are at a stage of preparation before coloured inks can be used. The more square image will be a light pink and the second three ‘cloud’ image will be a darker pink/magenta. All happening at @oaks.editions with Simon Burder. #stonelithography #colourlithography #colourlithograph #colorlithography #colorlithograph #contemporaryprintmaking #contemporarylithography #abstractprints #pinkprints #pinkart #pinkartwork

More watercolour experiments, playing and planning for lithography course @oaks.editions the last image shows experiments with water soluble touche, an oily compound that can then be painted onto the stone surface, here it’s painted onto stone paper as a test. #stonelithography #colourlithograph #planninginwatercolor #abstractprintmaking #abstractprint #stonepaper #karststonepaper @karstgoods

Watercolour sketches of ideas for stone lithograph. I will be attending stone lithography course @oaks.editions run by brilliant Simon Burder. Thinking of a three colour print, light wash in background, then mid tone ‘cloud shapes’ and finally drawn elements in darkest tone. #stonelithography #oakspark #oaksparkprintmakers #planningforprintmaking #sketchingideas #stonepaper @karstgoods #karstpaper #paintingonstone

Another couple of affordable works on paper for sale as part of One to Another at La Vecchia Pizzeria, 10 Crouch End Hill, N8 8AA, this weekend, Saturday May 18, Sunday 19, 12-6pm. What’s better than mixing fabulous Italian food and art?! Come and say hello, it’ll be great to see you and a wall full of paintings. Image 1: Pink Lightening Image 2: Flooded by Glow #paintingonpaper #collageart #contemporarycollage #ceostrail2024 #affordableart #artcollector #artcollecting #artattheweekend #northlondonart @ceopenstudios @la_vecchia_pizzeria

Two more affordable works on paper available this weekend at La Vecchia Pizzeria, 10 Crouch End Hill, N8 8AA part of a curated exhibition, consisting of a wall of paintings titled ‘One to Another’ I’ll be there 12-6 Saturday 18 May & Sunday 19 May, come and have a look and a chat, it will be good to see you. #ceostrail2024 @ceopenstudios VENUE 41 @la_vecchia_pizzeria 1st image: Breaths in and Out 2nd image: Spinning for Hope #workonpaper #artonpaper #mixedmedia #contemporarycollage #contemporaryart #northlondonart #radicalart #contempoaryabstraction

Excited to offer affordable smaller works on paper #ceostrail2024 this coming weekend @ceopenstudios @la_vecchia_pizzeria VENUE 41, Along side ‘One to Another’: a wall of curated larger works. Come along to browse, chat and have a nosy! Saturday May 18 & Sunday May 19, 12-6pm La Vecchia Pizzeria Crouch End Hill, N8 8AA Image one: At the Seat, mixed media on paper. Image two: Magical Drop, mixed media on paper #realartforsale #contemporaryabstract #cuttingedgeart #narrativeabstraction #northlondonart #originalartforsale

Final touches to this wee one ‘Pillow Spirit’ today, (20 x 15cm) ready for One to Another @la_vecchia_pizzeria part of @ceopenstudios #ceostrail2024 Crouch End Open Studios Art Trail Saturday May 18 & Sunday 19 12-6, pop in and have a chat and a look at the art and a pizza!! 🍕 🎨 💬 #openstudios #contemporaryart #contemoraryartlondon #collageart #stitchedart #sewnart #northlondonart #communityart #artinrestaurants

Passion Furnace has been quite a few years in the pipeline, the original canvas was from back in my heady days @chocolate_factory_n16 The painting has been repurposed and brought up to date with my current thoughts. It will be exhibited @la_vecchia_pizzeria as part of @ceopenstudios #ceostrail2024 May 18-19. Please come along and have a look and a chat. All work will be for sale. #crouchendart #northlondonart #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #mixedmediapainting #hairypainting #tangledart

Blue Portal has been given a new lease of life for #ceostrail2024 this reworked version will be on display with other works new and old @la_vecchia_pizzeria Crouch End May 18 & 19 @ceopenstudios #collagepainting #contemporaryartlondon #stitchedart #stitchedpaintings #playfulpaintings #texturedpaintings #northlondonart #northlondonartist #artcollaboarators