bev evans art and print
After 34 years working as a graphic designer/illustrator and photographer, I
made a career change in 2018 to concentrate on my love of art, crafts, making
and printing. Natural forms/plants, landscapes and architecture are my favourite
subjects to work with but nothing is out of the question if it inspires me. Gel
plate monoprinting allows me to work with all of these in various combinations,
printing onto gift tags, envelopes, glass, wood, fabric and large format paper.
I also eco-print using leaves, flowers and natural plant/vegetable dyes, but am
also a big fan of using commercial small batch dyes for quick results with
fabrics. The ‘making’ aspect of my work allows me to produce small bespoke
items. Brooches are a favourite, with each one being hand painted and therefore
a one-off (even if the colour way is similar). My latest are formed from a birch
plywood base, which I choose to source externally rather than make myself, and
therefore help to support another business. I also enjoy teaching and really
love seeing others learn something new and take home the items and skills they
have acquired.....hopefully with the inspiration to do more! The photography
side of my work still ticks over in the background with images and items that I
sell on Redbubble. I have also remained a contributor to online photo libraries
including Dreamstime and Adobe Stock. Commissioned work is something I take on
now and again when time allows. Please email me if you have a request you would
like to discuss.
