Meerkats (Etching)-
This is a metal etching that was printed on white paper. The original dimensions of the copper plate are very small, being 3in. X 5in. A combination of a hard ground and aquatint process was used to create the image of the two meerkats. In it’s miniscule size there is a delicate line and shading quality, and the expressions of the subjects seem to convey this. The companionship and interaction of them creates a lovely composition, from their hand positions to the balance of their curling tails. It was printed in 2004.
Meerkats (Etching)- belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, Back In Black and Printmakers and PrintmakingAvailable for sale as Cards and Matted Prints
ozjami, 5 months ago
outstanding !!
Robert Dye in reply to ozjami’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks again bud, nice to hear from you-
Marion Chapman, 5 months ago
great etching – love your use of tone.
Robert Dye in reply to Marion Chapman’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks for commenting Marion. Take good care, and keep in touch-
MinoYasue, 5 months ago
It has very unique texture. It may come from the metallic texture. Those two are so lively expressed. There is a lot of movement in the work.
Robert Dye in reply to MinoYasue’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks for your good comments. The plate was produced with aquatint (spay paints) and etched with a hard ground. There is a lot of character to this, glad you like it. Take care, Peace-
Seth Weaver, 5 days ago
Beautiful aquatint work!
Robert Dye in reply to Seth Weaver’s comment, 5 days ago
Thanks again for the uplifting compliment. This plate is very small, but has a great deal of character within the delicate line work and shading. Glad to hear back from you. Again, take care, and keep in touch, Peace-