The first pictures show some of the new work in etching from the past 6 months: printed, gilded, editioned, mounted, framed, ready for exhibition and sale. I etched most of the plates pre-2024 and I make just a few prints at a time, sometimes layering two etchings together, or adding gold leaf; sometimes placing actual stems between the paper and the plate so that they become embossed within the print. The plates are prepared with hard ground or soft ground, sometimes aquatint, and etched using nitric acid. Each print is then individually rolled from an ancient press as one of a varied edition of up to 30. Although nominally one of an edition, every etching is unique. The paper is cotton rag 300gsm, and the inks are oil based. The frames are UK made in oak, sometimes painted. Etchings are available from my studio. Prices £95 - £265. Message for more details!
