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Saturday 16 November 2013

Dry Point Etching


Drypoint etching is one of the main intaglio processes.  metal stylus is used to draw directly upon a metal plate.  Drypoint etching is prized for its "burr", which is the metal shaving turned up at the side of the furrow. This catches the ink and prints with a richness that adds to the directness of the artist's work.  The burr is unfortunately crushed easily and limits the number of impressions that can be taken. 

The Far Shore
Drypoint 2"x 19" (varied)




Detail" The Far Shore"



The Booming Grounds
Drypoint  6 1/4" x 16 1/2"

Afterglow Mountains of Howe Sound
Drypoint with rainbow roll 6 1/4" x 14"

Wreck
Drypoint with sulphur aquatint  9" x 23"

Three Peaks Over Bowen
Drypoint  6" x 18"

Tantalus Over Paradise Valley
Drypoint  6" x 18"

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