I wanted to produce some 3D work which reflected the style of the cameos and also the Mexican sugar skulls but on a much larger scale. I found the decorative shapes translated well into interior design.

A few samples for my next big piece of work

Plaster frame and skulls with pink resin/paint

Result of experimenting with resin

Pink resin skull set in clear resin with lace and pearl detail. 

mounted into an altered book.

Printing

My first real attempt at printing techniques using the theme of cameos.

I'm impressed with the outcome of the prints and how quickly they were all produced.

Lino prints, 2 layers on assorted backgrounds

Starting point...

My starting point for my current project came from antique jewellery, mainly cameos. 

I was fascinated by the way that the technique and style has stood the test of time from Ancient Civilisations to current High street trends, as well as the stories the designs held and the significance of the items. 

A cameo is a small stone or shell that is carved in raised relief - the upper layer is cut away in raised relief while the lower one is revealed as a blank ground.