louise worthy artist & printmaker
I am an artist and printmaker living in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. I
am fashion and textiles trained (Bath Spa University and Manchester Polytechnic)
which is where my love of printmaking started. I worked in the fashion industry
for over 20 years as a designer. When I moved to Sutherland in 2005 I had the
chance to be more hands-on creative and re-kindle my love of printmaking that
had been simmering on the back burner since the early days of college. I take
inspiration from my surroundings in the Scottish Highlands with its abundance of
wildlife and vast range of contrasting landscapes, from the moors and mountains,
waterfalls and lochs to the turquoise waters and white sands of the beautiful
beaches. For a number of years I used a converted ACME mangle for producing my
prints but then in 2012 I treated myself to a proper traditional etching press
which is fabulous and much easier to use! My work includes various methods of
printmaking; monoprint, drypoint etching, collagraph and lino cut and I also
love mixed media techniques. I love the process of creating prints using
different methods especially monoprints, where part of the fun is not knowing
what the end result will be until the last minute. It can take hours of
manipulating ink on the printing plate before they go through the press. I love
experimenting and each finished piece is unique. I exhibit regularly in the
Scottish Highlands including local galleries and my work is included in private
collections in the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand. I also teach workshops
for individuals and small groups in various printmaking techniques.
