Writing haiku is brain gym for wordsmiths... and provides a good resource for inspiring art works. ‘Opaque’ 16 April 2020 A world view softened Now an interior place Opaque becomes clear This work was a one-off experiment combining wood block, letterpress and mokulito printmaking techniques and was awarded Highly Commended in the works on paper category of the Taranaki National Art Awards in 2020.

The 'The Nature of Type' group show at Space Gallery, Wanganui. A very nice evening especially with my son Liam and his now wife Ellie there to celebrate with me. This work was my first opportunity to experiment with wooden and lead letterpress, Ludlo cast lead type and surface. It was group show was shared with Marty Vreede, Catherine Macdonald and Rowan Gardiner. I have been smitten with letter press ever since.