Ann Burnham (BA Graphics)

I studied Graphic Design at Harrow College of Art, and work as a freelance graphic designer in magazine and book publishing. I have always loved etchings, and been fascinated by the technique. Inspired by this interest, I enrolled on a drypoint evening workshop at the Fovea gallery in West Harrow. After this, I joined a regular printmaking workshop at Amersham College. This gave me the opportunity to experiment with print techniques such as lino cut, collograph and etching.

My subject matter is often abstract or graphic, but based on observed patterns of light & shadow, contrast and texture while my concern with composition, harmony and balance probably reflects my graphics background. No matter how skilled you are the ‘happy accidents’ that occur in printmaking give the process a unique edge. Nothing can beat the thrill of peeling back the paper to reveal a new print!