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Intaglio printmaking

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Jazz Craze (2017)

Ink on Rives BFK Paper

5 x 7 inches

Intaglio printmaking refers to a process in which an image is cut into the surface of a copper or zinc plate (referred to as a relief). There are five processes of intaglio printmaking: aquatint, drypoint, etching, engraving, and mezzotint.

The materials I used in this project were a copper plate, mark making tools (specifically an etching needle and a scribe), intaglio ink (water-based non-toxic ink), tarlatan, and rives BFK paper.

The concept of this print was inspired by my Senior year Spring Break trip to New Orleans. In the city, it is evident that jazz is a cultural staple. When my friends and I ran into this saxophone player on the street (in the video to the right), I was in awe by his musical performance and the scenic view surrounding us. This project was to transform an image into "the abstract and the surreal." What better way to transform a photo of jazz players than into a surreal, dream-like state with dancing and instrument playing musical notes, to fully capture the fun of New Orleans.

Acrylic paintings

Below are a few acrylic paintings that I have done over the years.

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Emperors (2013)

14 x 18 inches

Mixed Media on Paper

Three Stars, Two Stripes (2018)

8 x 10 inches

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

Rumi (2017)

8 x 10 inches

Acrylic Paint on Paper

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Jazz Craze Re-imagined (2018)

11 x 14 inches

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

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Fly the W (2017)

10 x 10 inches

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

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Buzzin Bees (2018)

8 x 10 inches

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

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Wildflowers (2018)

8 x 10 inches

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

“By being yourself, you put something wonderful into this world that was not there before.” - Edwin Elliot
inquiries, prints on demand, and commissions are welcomed
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