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Printmaking and the Giant Pear

11/17/2010

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For the last two sessions of my printmaking class we have been working with a technique called "drypoint".   This involves scratching a plate, in this case aluminum, with a needle and then inking it with Carbonnel etching ink and running it through a press.  Our teacher gave us some little 4 by 4 inch pieces of aluminum to practice scratching on.  I did a pear, then carried on with a teapot, teacup, cherries and more random doodles.   I was totally amazed when we printed it.  Had I been thinking about drawing something perfectly for a series of prints, I could never have gotten this whimsical atmosphere.  I love how the printing technique produces an aged and weathered look. 

I'll probably be putting some of my prints in my shop, but for now they are too new.  I haven't numbered them or signed them yet.  Maybe when they're a little older I'll let them go out into the world.
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ArtSnark link
11/17/2010 11:57:25 am

Ooh - great lines! Love this - hope you continue to pursue this medium

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indira
11/17/2010 12:06:50 pm

Really cool. It is great how you dedicated you are to learning so many new techniques.

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Liz-Anna link
11/17/2010 12:50:29 pm

I love this print, Laurel! What a great way to get whimsical.

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kaslkaos link
11/18/2010 12:19:59 am

Lovely, the monochrome looks great with this and I know what you mean about wanting to hang on to things awhile.

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Nikkie link
11/18/2010 06:41:14 am

It's so sweet and innocent. I love how you got such great values and contrast.

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