ETCHINGS

The etching plate, usually copper or zinc is coated with an acid resistant
material such as wax. The drawing is etched, or scratched into the waxy
ground with an etching needle, being careful not to incise into the plate.
The plate is then immersed into an "acid bath". The acid "bites", etches
into the plate into the lines the needles has made. The ground is removed,
it is inked, wiped and then placed on the etching press. A dampened sheet
of etching paper is placed over the plate and is run through the press.

SEA CAPTAIN SEA CAPTAIN

                              Etching                                                   Etching and dry point
                         Image; 11"x17"                                                     11"x17"
                          Edition of 100                                                      Edition of 8

Folio paper with Graphic Chemical etching ink
Notice the shaded areas on the face and beard. This was done with the dry
point technique. after the burrs wear down, then more straight etched plates
could be pulled.
$100.00

Cat With A Bowl
4"x 4"
Etching
Edition of 50
$50.00

Park Bench
Etching
9" x 12"
Edition 100
$100.00
paper; Rives Heavywieght

Park Bench
Aquatint, Etching
9" x 12"
Edition 100
$175.00
paper; Rives Heavywieght

The Wolf
Etching
9" x 12"
Edition 25
$75.00

Happy Hour
6" x 8 1/2"
Etching
$50.00
paper; Rives Heavywieght