“One With Copper” is the beginning of an idea I have had for years. I am committing to this solo show for late 2010. There are 71 plates in the pile to be sanded on both sides, and etched with only non-toxic printmaking methods. Along with the traditional prints on walls, the etched plates are going to be an important center of focus for the show. Each week in this blog I will be posting photos of the process. I hope you can stop by the blog and see the growing pains of working through the design and technical aspects of the journey. Plus along with “One with Copper” I will be doing my best to continue to promote my art and studio to make a living as an artist. 
Confession, I took lots and lots of photos of the pile of copper. I love them.
I know for a fact I am going to be playing with the copper and photographing every stage all along this journey. Fun, Fun, Fun!
The image-------------"Love Thy Bum” is ready to have its third color printed. It’s simplicity of design still makes me smile. I am not using the rollers on the press, just the registration and the press bed as a nice printing table.
Some day I am going to buy myself a proper Baren, until then I have been using wooden spoons and spatula's and this time a sponge to get the really nice grain in this piece of plywood.
Simple but very effective way to carve your blocks.I refer to them as bench hooks, but I am sure there is another name. This sensible idea has been around forever.
Happy Summer Printing Everyone!
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