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!
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| 6" x 8" |
Juvenile plumage is a fine model for your good artwork !
ReplyDeleteBravo !
Thank you, Jean-Luc!
DeleteSeagulls are good models, willing to pose longer than most birds. Especially if you are having a picnic!
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!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol!
DeleteI 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!
Beautiful tonal range!
ReplyDeletePam
Thanks Pam!
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I've been working hard trying to get some tones with the aquatinting. I love what it adds to an etching!