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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Another Day at the Beach - etching


When I was at the beach recently, I saw these seagulls and thought that it would be a good time to do something local so I made this etching. I worked hard trying to wipe the ink on the plate just right before I printed it. Printing an etching can be very challenging! Anyway, it was good practice for a bigger one that I want to do. It gives me a good excuse to go back to the beach to search for my next models!

6" x  8"
  


6 comments:

  1. Juvenile plumage is a fine model for your good artwork !

    Bravo !

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    1. Thank you, Jean-Luc!

      Seagulls are good models, willing to pose longer than most birds. Especially if you are having a picnic!

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  2. So happy to see you working with shore birds...we saw some adventurous gulls and terns at the 81st Street beach today...i love this!

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    1. Hi Carol!
      I thought I would start with the birds I know best!
      I'm not sure what's next. I could try the terns you mentioned!
      Happy you like it!

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  3. Beautiful tonal range!

    Pam

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  4. Thanks Pam!
    :-)
    I've been working hard trying to get some tones with the aquatinting. I love what it adds to an etching!

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