I find January and February particularly difficult months due to the lack of light and warmth, although it impacts my productivity it does allow me the time to pause, think and explore. I've just had coffee with my friend and fellow book artist Annwyn Dean, she kindly brought along samples of 18thC madder dyed fabrics (from her vast collection of historical textiles), and was happy for me to tap her extensive knowledge re: historical textiles and their production. So much to think about and research ...
Here are some of the prints and books she has produced inspired by these fabrics .... http://www.annwyndean.com/rollong-on-12th-january-2017/
Previous posts: http://katebowles.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/madder-red.html