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Published: 2012-04-14 22:01:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 3490; Favourites: 159; Downloads: 0
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Description A plexi drypoint from a couple of months ago. 6"x 6"

Every time I try to get an image of a drypoint I remember why I never take pictures of my drypoints: it's depressing. You can't get any of the subtleties to translate through a camera, at least not mine. It's so much better to see them in person, prints in general, but especially drypoints, since they end up with such a nice texture; it's a very tactile experience.
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Comments: 31

balochart [2014-01-20 01:23:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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TioUngaro [2013-06-18 13:41:22 +0000 UTC]

very neat

my lino is here: [link]

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RufusReginald [2013-05-20 10:25:12 +0000 UTC]

Love this!

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Onanymous [2013-02-15 09:03:00 +0000 UTC]

Really beautiful. I love how the bold contrast between the light and dark just emphasizes the tiny figure even more.

I usually find that a scanner works a lot better for prints than a camera. Something about being able to show the different levels of the paper just brings out the texture so much better.

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Vya-T In reply to Onanymous [2013-02-15 23:27:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I was trying to go simple but striking, which is something I have trouble with, but I think it worked out here.
Yeah I wish now that I had used a scanner, but mine was on the fritz at the time, so, c'est la vie.

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Charlene-Art [2013-02-11 11:33:41 +0000 UTC]

Generally, I think all traditional artists believe that their work looks better in real life than on the computer - I know I think that too. What exactly is the technique drypoint?

I think it is a really interesting piece - I like the way it was composed

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Vya-T In reply to Charlene-Art [2013-02-15 23:19:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that's probably true. Drypoint is a printing method where you scratch your image directly into a plexiglass or metal plate, rather than through a ground as with etching, and there's no acid involved.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

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Charlene-Art In reply to Vya-T [2013-02-17 05:56:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh ok then. That was interesting to learn

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loofami [2012-07-16 12:20:29 +0000 UTC]

very much agree with dry point nice textures.
it's amazing how you achieved that darkness!

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Vya-T In reply to loofami [2012-07-16 17:23:14 +0000 UTC]

yeah, I don't really think drypoint gets enough love in the community, especially not on plexi. I think people underestimate the potential.
thanks it took a really long time and my hand wasn't thanking me.

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Gasparas [2012-05-29 07:14:01 +0000 UTC]

Nice compo and graphic

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Vya-T In reply to Gasparas [2012-05-29 07:56:05 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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LinMac [2012-04-27 20:33:41 +0000 UTC]

Love it

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Vya-T In reply to LinMac [2012-04-28 02:26:08 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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guptillc [2012-04-26 04:34:03 +0000 UTC]

WOW!! This is fantastic!! Do you use selective wiping to get such solid blacks?

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Vya-T In reply to guptillc [2012-04-26 06:43:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The black is actually just from having such heavy lines hatched very closely together; the harder you press into the plastic the larger the burs that will be kicked up, and the more ink that gets caught. I actually couldn't have wiped that area any lighter than I did because it was so rough, which is why I prefer drypoint to etching- I can get super dark blacks pretty easily, just a difference in pressure, no messing with aquatint.

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guptillc In reply to Vya-T [2012-04-27 04:29:21 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome! I've never used plastic before — we usually use copper in class, but I'll have to experiment when I get back into it!

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shyANDROID [2012-04-19 19:15:15 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Very nice work! Can I publish it on my blog about printmaking? Link: [link]

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Vya-T In reply to shyANDROID [2012-04-22 04:43:18 +0000 UTC]

Sure, I'm glad you like it enough to post!

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shyANDROID In reply to Vya-T [2012-04-29 14:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Here it is! [link]

ENJOY!

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MackenzieBedford [2012-04-17 06:18:31 +0000 UTC]

Loooove thissss. Did you just mezzotint to get the black? Or did you use another technique?

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Vya-T In reply to MackenzieBedford [2012-04-17 13:46:47 +0000 UTC]

thanks the black is from very heavy drypoint hatching and a dying cramping hand. It has a really nice texture and subtle little gloss to matte changes from varying ink thicknesses in person, but they don't translate here unfortunately.

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manfishinc [2012-04-17 00:56:56 +0000 UTC]

I love the concept and the composition
beautiful work

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Vya-T In reply to manfishinc [2012-04-17 02:01:15 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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manfishinc In reply to Vya-T [2012-04-17 03:51:55 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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Cocoloy [2012-04-15 13:37:48 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful - the composition is so interesting and original. I love it!

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Vya-T In reply to Cocoloy [2012-04-15 17:08:06 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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kam-ly [2012-04-15 03:01:27 +0000 UTC]

wow!! without words!!!

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Vya-T In reply to kam-ly [2012-04-15 17:05:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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BetweenTheTeardrops [2012-04-14 22:04:23 +0000 UTC]

I love it...well done.

I really like how simple it is and also how you captured the meaning of solitude

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Vya-T In reply to BetweenTheTeardrops [2012-04-15 17:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it! For some reason most of my work has something to do with solitude, and usually little homes or lights in large expanses... subconscious theme I guess.

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