Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Press On Regardless

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.... !!!