Grisaille: Songs on the Black and White Keys

This is the front of the invitation for an interesting show at the Charles Taylor Center in Hampton, Virginia.

The reception was last Sunday and the show continues until October 6. My etching "Jackrabbit" is one of the artworks in the show. All of the works are black, white and/or gray and because there are at least 90 works in the show, there are all sorts of styles and media to view and enjoy. Check it out if you can!

Park on Printers' Row in Chicago

When I was in Chicago recently, I saw this little park on Printers' Row, an area of Chicago very close to downtown where a lot of printing and publishing companies used to be. Now there are mostly residential spaces like lofts. But I thought the letters in this park were very clever - just like letters for letterpress printing. And backward! Of course a printmaker like myself would love them! Very cool.

Sketch for a New Etching

I've been working on this sketch for a new etching. Usually I like to make a sketch before I begin, so at least I can get a feeling for what the design that I want will look like. Also, I feel that I will have a better end result without as many corrections to the plate. That can be really frustrating and time-consuming! I would like to try something spontaneous someday though - no drawing! Just go for it!

Fish Creek, Wisconsin Vacation

If you want some toys for your garden, you could find all kinds of things here. It's so colorful! And half of the things are whirling or twirling in some way! Anyway, it's fun to visit.

The Rusty Rabbit in Ephraim, Door County, Wisconsin

We were vacationing in Door County, Wisconsin this summer and I found a nice shop in Ephraim called The Rusty Rabbit. I seem to be seeing rabbits everywhere! I wonder if it would fit in my garden. It's a very arty community with lots of galleries and art studios. The weather is usually cooler there so it's a great break from the hot and humid weather of the coast of Viriginia!

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"