Girl

Drypoint. Image size:  8” high x 6” wide. Paper size: 15” high x 11” wide.

A study in sassiness. A proof of David’s first drypoint (in its second state). In drypoint, there’s no acid etching — the image is incised by the artist directly into the plate with a hard-pointed tool (“needle”). The scratches can be soft and light, or firm and deep. The plate material that was in the groove of the scratch is still attached as a fine burr on one or both edges of the groove. When inked, the burr holds ink in addition to the lines. This gives the print a characteristic velvety blackness. But the burr only lasts so long through the pressure of printing, so drypoint editions are usually small, not more than 20.

Private collection. Commissions are available. Contact David for more information.

Copyright watermark is not part of print.