Chris Daunt
Chris Daunt, Wood Engraver, Member of The Society of Wood
Engravers.
Chris studied Fine Art and English Literature at Newcastle
University. He has taught extensively in the UK, as well as Poland
and the USA. He was an illustrator for many years and produced work
for the BBC, Folio Society and Shell, and for several private
presses. Chris is an elected member of The Society of Wood
Engravers and is one of the few makers of engraving blocks in the
world. His recent work has focused on the rare practice of colour
wood engraving.
My approach to teaching is to emphasise both the art and the craft
elements of the medium. I focus on the need for careful preliminary
drawing and a precise approach to the technical aspects of wood
engraving. I find that students appreciate such a structured
approach.
My recent work is portraiture, mostly my daughter and dog, using
multi block colour engraving. I have recently illustrated a
collection of Simon Armitage's poetry. The greatest influence on my
work is the late Monica Poole, whose early guidance was
invaluable.
