Well, some big printing days to finish the final etching but definitely worth it! The colour is
a la poupee a very painterly approach to inking up your etching. A variety of chosen inks are placed on individual sections of the plate and blended to suit. The sea is a mixture of viridan and prussian blue- such dynamic vibrant colours. This etching is 1metre long and 50cm high, and Ive called
it
Awash with the sensations of days in the sun. A big thanks to Susan Byrne who helped me manage the huge clean sheet of paper when trying to place it on the press with clean hands.... !!!
Tres tres Kool my dear :))
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