Artwork description:

Moody, mysterious and atmospheric. A unique monoprint.

This piece was inspired by the fabulous, windswept region of Rutland Water in the North of England. The water and air merge and vibrate, changing the appearance of the landscape with each moment. As a consequence I chose to create this series of etchings as a series of 'monoprints', a limited edition of only 15. The etched plate is individually inked, as in a traditional etching, but more ink is left on the plate, allowing for deliberate variations between each artwork created. This method of etching creates a 'mono print', as each print varies according to the application of the coloured inks.

To create this monoprint I have used a zinc plate, aquatint (melting resin dust onto the plate with a flame, to allow the ink to 'grip'), litho crayon, acid and burnishing. The professional etching ink is smeared onto the plate and selectively removed. The image is created by placing the inked plate onto the bed of an etching press, with a sheet of 'Somerset' heavy weight, white paper, on top. The press is then 'hand wound', pressing the plate and paper together, transferring the image onto the paper.

Image/plate size 29 x 36 cm
Paper size 37.5 x 46 cm

This print is signed, dated, titled and numbered 1/1 (as artwork is an individual, one off 'mono print'). It will be sent to you wrapped in tissue paper, in a sturdy cardboard tube.

If UK, Royal Mail, next day delivery, included.

Materials used:

Printmaking paper, etching inks, zinc plate, acid, aquatint & etching press

Tags:

#abstract #landscape #sky #water #etching #blue #serene #mysterious #atmospheric #green #calming #monoprint #landscape print #handmade print #rutland water