Pocket 'Verse 3
Hand-pulled mezzotint on Rives BFK 250gsm paper.
Image size: 4 x 5", Paper size: 11" x 14".
Limited edition of 12, 2023. Signed and numbered in pencil.
This minimalist, abstract piece is part of the Pocket ‘Verse series. It was an attempt at creating a deep, dark, rich black on the copper plate.
Mezzotint is a labor intensive intaglio processes by which the plate was methodically and manually created by rocking a mezzotint rocker (the metal implement with a flat curved edge seen in photo with the copper plate) back and forth on the surface of the plate. The rocker has many tiny teeth along the curved edge and it creates tiny scratches on the plate surface as it is rocked each time. After countless rocks from at least 16 different directions, the end product is a copper plate with a velvety textured surface with many, many burrs that will hold plenty of ink for an intense color. The lighter areas of the print was then “brought back” by scraping and burnishing the burs back to a smooth surface so that it holds less ink.
Print only, frame not included.
Hand-pulled mezzotint on Rives BFK 250gsm paper.
Image size: 4 x 5", Paper size: 11" x 14".
Limited edition of 12, 2023. Signed and numbered in pencil.
This minimalist, abstract piece is part of the Pocket ‘Verse series. It was an attempt at creating a deep, dark, rich black on the copper plate.
Mezzotint is a labor intensive intaglio processes by which the plate was methodically and manually created by rocking a mezzotint rocker (the metal implement with a flat curved edge seen in photo with the copper plate) back and forth on the surface of the plate. The rocker has many tiny teeth along the curved edge and it creates tiny scratches on the plate surface as it is rocked each time. After countless rocks from at least 16 different directions, the end product is a copper plate with a velvety textured surface with many, many burrs that will hold plenty of ink for an intense color. The lighter areas of the print was then “brought back” by scraping and burnishing the burs back to a smooth surface so that it holds less ink.
Print only, frame not included.
Hand-pulled mezzotint on Rives BFK 250gsm paper.
Image size: 4 x 5", Paper size: 11" x 14".
Limited edition of 12, 2023. Signed and numbered in pencil.
This minimalist, abstract piece is part of the Pocket ‘Verse series. It was an attempt at creating a deep, dark, rich black on the copper plate.
Mezzotint is a labor intensive intaglio processes by which the plate was methodically and manually created by rocking a mezzotint rocker (the metal implement with a flat curved edge seen in photo with the copper plate) back and forth on the surface of the plate. The rocker has many tiny teeth along the curved edge and it creates tiny scratches on the plate surface as it is rocked each time. After countless rocks from at least 16 different directions, the end product is a copper plate with a velvety textured surface with many, many burrs that will hold plenty of ink for an intense color. The lighter areas of the print was then “brought back” by scraping and burnishing the burs back to a smooth surface so that it holds less ink.
Print only, frame not included.
These prints are original artworks made by hand, so there will be slight variations between prints within the edition. That's what makes each one unique!
Please note that the actual color of the piece might differ slightly due to differences in individual monitors/screens.
Ships flat and unframed in rigid packing.
For orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or Internationally, please contact me for a quote on shipping cost.
