I’m off to the USA in a few hours to work in Wingtip Press with a group of artists from Idaho, Utah and Oregon. I’m so excited!!!! On one of the days, I’ll be leading the group in a drawing workshop, using the maniere noire style. The phrase means ‘in the dark manner’ and is usually associated with mezzotint. I learnt this technique from Irish artist, Aoife Layton and I love the way that the image comes out of the darkness. The effect is lush and voluptuous. Mezzotint seems to be making a comeback and there are lots of British printmakers using this technique now. Apart from Aoife, I particularly like Martin Langford, who works in mezzotint, etching and linoblock.
And now I must try and get a bit of sleep because tomorrow is going to be a long day.
I taught a workshop at Wingtip last year when I was in the USA- great group- & Idaho is amazing. Powerful work, by the way.
Voluptuous indeed. very nice Have a nice time on my side of the pond.
Closer then you think – I’m stranded in San Francisco lol
I like the dark tone in this sketch. And have fun in the U.S.
Thanks – I will
Wow sounds like you are going to have a great time – enjoy the change of scenery.
I will – when I get there lol
Lovely tonal qualities. Good luck with the trip. I am looking forward to lots of posts.
this one is so gorgeous.
And as for the link to Aoife Layton … Fabulous birds
This is fantastic
Have a great trip and I look forward to the 601st post filled with rattlesnakes!
ps this is my 600th post!
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Great drawing.