Stallholder Profile for InkDelectables
- Your name: Sharon O'Phee
- Your Business name and Facebook name and link: InkDelectables https://www.facebook.com/InkDelectables/
- The suburb/town you live in now: Toowoomba
- What is it that you make and what skills do you use? I create handmade cards and giftware using my printmaking skills. I use various printmaking techniques ranging from linocuts, mixed media and eco dyes.
- What inspired you to start your business? I wanted to be creating on a regular basis and make a living from what I do best.
- How long have you been ‘creating’? I have been a practicing artist for over 35 years.
- Is it a full time/ part time/hobby or business? InkDelectables is a new business I started at the beginning of 2017, it is in the early stages.
- Where do you sell your creations? Online/markets etc.. What makes what you do special or different? I have just begun to sell my work at markets since the beginning of the year. I have some work in shops on consignment and am in the process of creating a website. My cards are made from mono prints (one of a kind) and lino cuts printed on Japanese paper and then glued to acid free card. They are like mini fine art works at a very affordable price. They are of archival quality and can be framed. Each card is handmade and unique.
- What is the most rewarding part of what you do? Creating quality work using the skills of my trade.
- What is your favourite product that you make? My favourite product that I make would have to be the mono prints where I print real leaves that I have specifically selected.
- Do you teach classes or workshops? yes I do teach workshops in various printmaking techniques.
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