Here are some process photos from a collagraph print session using mat board as the plate, carved with an exact blade, textured with carborundum, and sealed with Liquitex varnish. The plate was inked in the a la poupee method, intaglio style, and printed on a Takach etching press. See more below…
Art Quote
In 1968, Eugenia Parry Janis published Degas Monotypes. It became a catalyst that ignited contemporary interest & artistic research in the field of monotype. She catalogued 321 of Degas’ monotypes. Further study by others puts the number closer to 500. Degas & several artists in his group, most notably Mary Cassatt & Camille Pissarro, decided to use printmaking as a method to strengthen their drawing skills, so for Degas, the immediacy in the monotype process became especially attractive. When viewing Degas’ monotypes, it becomes clear that the process brought his painting & printmaking closer together.
@LSNelson – Thanks for stopping by and letting me know you’re enjoying things. This blog is a lot of fun, and a great balance for the solo-time in the studio. All of you good art-people are in here, keeping things lively. 🙂
I subscribe to your feed, and love seeing an e mail whenever you post. I don’t think I’ve ever commented, but I’m getting off my thumb to tell you your work is wonderful, and the details and quotes you offer are always fascinating!
@LSNelson – Thanks for stopping by and letting me know you’re enjoying things. This blog is a lot of fun, and a great balance for the solo-time in the studio. All of you good art-people are in here, keeping things lively. 🙂
@Celia, Thanks – I’m glad you like the title. 🙂
I subscribe to your feed, and love seeing an e mail whenever you post. I don’t think I’ve ever commented, but I’m getting off my thumb to tell you your work is wonderful, and the details and quotes you offer are always fascinating!
I too love the title and the pose says it all!Gorgeous work!
@Athena, hi there lovely! Thanks so much for the compliment…. they say it’s a good thing to “paint what you love” and I sure do. :o)
This is so amazing!! I love it and the title is just perfect! 😉