This print is created from a series of hand cut copper etching plates.
Intaglio etching is a labour intensive printmaking technique that involves incising the lines & dots onto a copper plate, with a sharp point. It is then etched in Ferric Chloride, which bites the design into the copper plate.
It features multiple intaglio techniques such as 8 separate etches, 4 acrylic aquatint sprays, multiple layers of drypoint tones, aquatint spit bite painting & highlight burnishing using agate stones.
The plate is then inked with etching ink. The ink sits in the grooves, whilst the surface ink is wiped off. The ink is then drawn from the incised lines, onto dampened paper, using an etching press.
Each print takes a long time to produce.
These highly detailed, intricate plates ensure each print is unique, making every piece a true one-of-a-kind etching.
I print in small editions, keeping the work precious and limited.
Please Note - Each print may vary slightly , as they are individually printed by hand. The tonal values may be slightly lighter or darker than the example in the image
