The following images are hand pulled prints from copper plates I created. This process is very old and is the original way prints were made. No computers. This technique was used by Rembrandt and Whistler hundreds of years ago. The process, known as dry point, involves drawing an image with a sharp metal stylus onto a copper plate. The point of the stylus creates a "burr" of copper on either side as it is scored through the metal. Once complete, ink is rolled onto the copper plate. Using rag type material and the palm of your hand, the ink is wiped carefully from the plate. Those areas where the "burr" was created hold the majority of the ink. The plate is then place on the bed of the etching press and a piece of damp rag paper is placed on top of the inked plate. The plate, paper and bed of the press are then squeezed through the two horizontal rollers of the press to create the print. This process is repeated for the next print creating a unique, original print each time. No two prints are the same. The "burr" created on the plate is very delicate allowing a very limited number of prints (usually no more than 30).

If you are interested in one of these prints, please contact me for details. Thanks.

Hand Pulled Drypoint, Burnt Umber
"3 Cones"
Size of Image : 6"x 6"
Edition Size : 20

Price: $65.00 Cdn