Colm O’Regan
Author, Comedian and Broadcaster
Clare Blackwell is a visual artist and educator. She studied Visual Communications at Limerick School of Art & Design and currently teaches Art & Design at Dunboyne College of Further Education. Clare’s art practice has focused on screen printing. Her work is inspired by pop culture, vintage, graphics and illustration.
Full Episode
In our conversation, Artist Clare Blackwell tells us how she makes her colourful screen prints and why, as a social being, she loves being part of a shared studio space.
Clare is a member of open access studio www.damnfineprint.com
Clare has also participated in the Dublin Canvas Project https://www.dublincanvas.com/
We hope you enjoy!
Some teacher reflection questions
Q. Clare enjoys the physical processes involved in making screen prints on paper. What processes do you enjoy in making art?
Q. ‘Inspiration exists but it has to find you working.’ This quote is attributed to Picasso, and Clare refers to it in the podcast, saying she finds it helps her stay motivated. What is your view of the quote? Do you agree that being creative takes effort?
Q. Clare draws inspiration from a variety of sources in her art practice, including places she has visited, as well as music and memories. What inspires your creativity?
Q. Clare says that time management, being able to stick with something and communication are all skills a visual artist needs. What other key skills are important, do you think?
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