Surprised artist celebrates 55 in June
July 5, 2009 Basil Hall
Skopelos Director Gloria Carr and Assoc. Director Jill Somer surprised Basil with a birthday cake at a local taverna. With only one of a possible 55 candles to blow…
During his two week residency this time, Basil made two reduction woodblocks using the hydraulic press. The studio has good drying racks and excellent weather for drying!
Continue Reading
Basil at work using the hydraulic press. Two very nice Italian etching presses are in the background. Through the door at the top is a fine vegetable garden and…
Continue Reading
The Skopelos Foundation has an excellent printmaking workshop as part of its extensive facilities for artists on the Greek island of Skopelos in the Sporades group. Many Aussie artists…
Continue Reading
Basil all dressed up for the opening at Rebecca Hossack Gallery in May. Basil is examining some tapestries made in Nepal to designs by Fregon and Yuendumu Indigenous artists;…