Sunday, February 16, 2025

Monotypes

 I've been doing a bunch of monotypes recently. My procedure involves rolling ink onto a copper or plexiglass plate, scraping away the ink to create white or halftone marks, and running it through an etching press, printing onto dry paper. "Toast" also has some marks added to the paper after printing. 

Monotype in black and white, entitled "Toast." Depicts five men around a table, with central figure at the head of the table leading the others in toast. They are surrounded by darkness, illuminated by a lamp on the table, creating a strong chiaroscuro effect.

Toast

Monotype in black and white, entitled "Kafé Kafka," depicting a table at at restaurant where two semi-defined insect-like creatures are being server by a stocky waitress.

Kafé Kafka

Monotype in black and white entitled "When I Take My Tiger To Tea," depicting a two figures in old fashioned ladies' attire having tea. The one on the left appears to be an amiable looking tiger.

When I Take My Tiger To Tea

Monotype in black and white, entitled "Shuffle," depicting a scene in a nightclub or restaurant with a central figure walking, while seated figures look on. The walkers feet and lower legs are surrounded by a cloudy haze of light.

Shuffle


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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Rembrandt etchings copies

 I've been doing these little 3" high pencil copies of Rembrandt etchings. 


Copy of Rembrant etching "Christ Preaching." Jesus Christ standing and gesturing, surrounded by sittiing an standing figures, with archway in backgroud

Christ Preaching

Copy of Rembrant etching "The Triumph of Mordecai." Mordecai with white beard and ornate hat on horseback, with his enemy, Haman, on foot, surrounded by onlookers and two dogs

The Triumph of Mordecai

Copy of Rembrant etching "Christ Among the Sick." Christ stands with hands open, surrounded by people with various ailments, with halo and bright lighting against dark background


Christ Among the Sick


It's such a good way to really see into the work, from the large compositional elements to the tiny details.

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Under Pressure: A Printmaking Exhibition

 My etching "PCC Memories" will be included in the upcoming show "Under Pressure: A Printmaking Exhibition," to be held at Workshop13’s ArtWorks Gallery, 69 Main Street, Ware, MA.

There is a flourishing printmaking scene in the area, so I'm looking forward to a great show.

Etching of streetcar interior with pensive man in foreground, mother reading large book wile her daughter looks on, other passengers in background.


Show Dates and Times:

January 25 - February 23, 2025

Saturdays & Sundays 1 to 4 pm


Opening Reception

Saturday, January 25th | 3 to 5 pm

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