Early Fall

August 28, 2010

Plexiglas Drypoint

4"x3"

Pulled this little proof that was inspired by an older monotype done a few years back, originally called "The Tree" (see post from October 2005). I have since worked the plate a little bit more and plan to scratch just a bit more before I print a second proof later this week. Once I have a solid proof pulled, I plan to make a second plate for the color using a new technique of mixing carborundum into acrylic medium and painting directly on the plexi plate. It should mimic the effect of a mezzotint, creating a tone on the plate. With a little luck I will have found a process that can help me create small color editions from my drypoint plates.

Woodgrain print

August 25, 2010

Wood Block Print

4.25"x6"

I wire brushed this block I cut from and old barn board. At first the print evoked a sunset on the ocean but as I contemplated the image I found in the wood grain it seemed like a seen from Mordor. I may try to create a slightly illustrative image from this print.