Shana James
Hi I am Shana, I'm a visual artist working from a home studio near Fremantle Western Australia. You can see more of my work at www.shanajames.com or click on the image above
In addition to making art I am also a tutor at the Fremantle Arts Centre, my website has more info about that too.
Category Archives: Art
What I’m Working On – Linocut Tricycles
When I did my first linocut trike, I did it of the tricycle my siblings and I had when we were kids. I actually did it as a wedding present for my youngest sister and her husband, because when she … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Creativity and Ideas, Linocut, Printmaking
Tagged art, handmade, linocut, printmaking
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Enrol Now at the Fremantle Arts Centre – or risk missing out
I’ve put this blog up to alert people to the fact that Fremantle Arts Centre Enrolments are a week earlier this term. The art centre term 2 is starting next week on Monday the 6th of May – same as … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Creativity and Ideas, Drypoint, Etching, Linocut
Tagged artist book, arts, copper etching, fremantle arts centre, printmaking studio
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40 Years of the Fremantle Arts Centre
Some of my drawings are on display now at the Fremantle Arts Centre in the “Mad About You ” exhibition celebrating 40 years of the Fremantle Arts Centre. I have been teaching at the Arts Centre now for 10 years and … Continue reading
Drypoint Print: She is the Rain (on display at the Newman College Art Expo)
This is one of 3 artworks I will have on display at the Newman College Art Expo coming up this weekend, opening on the 15th and on display the 16th and 17th of March 2013. Drypoint is one of the … Continue reading
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“My Secret is Out”
I called this Drypoint “My secret is Out” the image is an open ended metaphor which can be interpreted many ways. Being uncomfortable with the idea of caging birds, especially in small cages, this seemed the perfect symbol to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Creativity and Ideas, Drypoint, Printmaking
Tagged art, art process, printmaking
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Bazaar – thanks for coming
The Fremantle Arts Centre Bazaar 2012 is over, it looked great! Thanks to all those people who came and saw my work please email me if you would like further information or for purchaces. Here are some pictures of my … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Cards, Artists' Books, Drypoint, Etching, Linocut, Printmaking
Tagged art, artwork, book, cards, handmade, printmaking
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Mini Books for the Fremantle Arts Centre Bazaar
So happy with the way things are coming together for the Bazaar. Here is a sneak peak at these cute little concertina books I have made. The Bazaar is on at the Fremantle Arts Centre – Friday 30th November night … Continue reading
The Joy of Making – Making Etchings for the Fremantle Arts Centre Bazaar
There is something about the organic process of being a printmaker and making original prints using techniques which have been used for centuries. The process of creating an etching plate is integral to the work. There is an inherent difference … Continue reading
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Getting Ready for The Fremantle Arts Centre Bazaar
The reason I haven’t posted on my blog for a while is that I have been working so hard to create the best artwork I can to sell at the Bazaar – coming up very soon at the Fremantle Arts … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Creativity and Ideas, Events and Exhibitions, Printmaking, Promotion
Tagged art, exhibition, handmade, linocut, printmaking
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