The delicate flowers and dew lined leaves of the Lily of the Valley. I am so excited that this etching has been selected for a 'Draw and Bite' etching exhibition at Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery in September and October 2024.
 
This hard ground etching was carefully etched by drawing into the ground surface.The plate is then placed in an acid bath to allow the acid to 'bite' into the plate, the incised line or sunken area holds the ink. A further process called Aquatint allows me to create a range of tonal effects to create the final image. 
 
This aquatint was made by placing an etched plate into an Aquatint Box, rosin dust then settles onto the plate, graduations of white in the plate are achieved by painting 'stop out' onto the plate and placing it into an acid bath for different amounts of time. 
 
Printed onto Somerset paper 300gsm with Intaglio black etching ink.
 
Actual print size 14.5 cm wide 15cm height   Paper size 28cm wide 38cm height This is a limited edition etching with only 25 prints in the edition.
 
The listing is for an unframed etching, the print will be posted in a strong cardboard tube protected with a cellophane slip and tissue paper.
Please note that the copyright of this work is retained by the artist.
 
Refund Policy - If you have changed your mind you can return the print to me (in the same packaging and in perfect condition) you will need to pay for the return postage. Please e mail me beforehand so we can arrange a return and refund.