The original prints represented here are hand drawn and printed by the artist.
Etching is an intaglio printing process. An etching is printed by pulling the ink out of depressions below the surface of the plate. In order to print an intaglio, (etching) the surface of the plate must be covered with etchers ink. The ink is forced into the drawn lines, then wiped from the relief surfaces.
The plate is then printed on a etching press. Characteristics of etchings are subtle qualities of line
and tone, and the embossed image in relief on the print.
Etching is an intaglio printing process. An etching is printed by pulling the ink out of depressions below the surface of the plate. In order to print an intaglio, (etching) the surface of the plate must be covered with etchers ink. The ink is forced into the drawn lines, then wiped from the relief surfaces.
The plate is then printed on a etching press. Characteristics of etchings are subtle qualities of line
and tone, and the embossed image in relief on the print.
Intaglio Techniques
Etching: A metal plate is covered with a hard (not flexible) acid resist ground. The plate is drawn using a pointed tool. The tool exposes the metal beneath, The plate is then bitten in a traditional manner. The action of the particular type of acid used in biting the plate determines what the depressed areas of lines reveal when inked and printed.
Drypoint: A plate typically copper, zinc, or plexiglass is directly drawn
upon using a sharp tool, the sharp needle creates a burr that yields a characteristically soft and velvety line in the final print.
Softground Etching: A metal plate is covered with a flexible acid resist ground. The plate is drawn and then bitten with acids in a traditional manner.
Aquatints Spit Ground Etching, Tonal Etching: A metal plate is dusted with a rosin acid resist ground. Traditional rosin and enamel spray paint are often used as a ground which acts as a resisit. The mordant (acid bite) bites the areas around the plate not covered with rosin or dots of spray paint.
Unique Prints & Monotype: A print pulled in an edition of one, from a painting made on a sheet of metal or glass, or combinations of all types of etching processess, usually the edition is limited to two or less proofs.
Intaglio techniques: From "Printmaking History and Process"Donald Saff and Deli Sacilotto
Etching: A metal plate is covered with a hard (not flexible) acid resist ground. The plate is drawn using a pointed tool. The tool exposes the metal beneath, The plate is then bitten in a traditional manner. The action of the particular type of acid used in biting the plate determines what the depressed areas of lines reveal when inked and printed.
Drypoint: A plate typically copper, zinc, or plexiglass is directly drawn
upon using a sharp tool, the sharp needle creates a burr that yields a characteristically soft and velvety line in the final print.
Softground Etching: A metal plate is covered with a flexible acid resist ground. The plate is drawn and then bitten with acids in a traditional manner.
Aquatints Spit Ground Etching, Tonal Etching: A metal plate is dusted with a rosin acid resist ground. Traditional rosin and enamel spray paint are often used as a ground which acts as a resisit. The mordant (acid bite) bites the areas around the plate not covered with rosin or dots of spray paint.
Unique Prints & Monotype: A print pulled in an edition of one, from a painting made on a sheet of metal or glass, or combinations of all types of etching processess, usually the edition is limited to two or less proofs.
Intaglio techniques: From "Printmaking History and Process"Donald Saff and Deli Sacilotto
