Category: My Art
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Copper plate etching, first attempt…
I had a great day in the workshop (taught by Julie Abowitt: thank you Julie!) at Corvidae Press. And I finally got to try ferric chloride copper plate etching. My very simple line drawing relied on texture, shading & color that does not translate directly to the scribing for this process: I will need…
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She who hesitates not…
An amazing thing happened at the fairgrounds today: I found an older Richeson etching press (19″x36″ bed) for sale, with blankets, miscellaneous useful tools, inks, and chemicals. Unprepared, but nevertheless ready, I put down a $50 deposit, and arranged to come back with more money and a vehicle. Now it is in my studio! On…
