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Difference between etching and drypoint Henry S.H. Young The difference between the etching and drypoint is the difference in the method of creating the image on the copper plate. A standard etching plate is coated with a "waxy" resist. The artist then will "draw" an image using a steel point stylist into the resist, exposing the shiny copper plate. The plate is then immersed into acid. The acid "bites" or "cuts" the lines into the copper plate. The plate is then cleaned and ready to ink. Ink is daubed onto the plate and the plate is "wiped" carefully to remove ink on the surface of the plate, leaving the ink in the "grooves" or acid cut lines. Paper is wet, to allow the ink to absorb onto the paper and placed on the inked plate. The paper and plate are put through a printing press at 500 pounds per square inch and the process of printing is compete. The drypoint is created without the coating of the "waxy" resist. The artist uses the steel point stylist "directly" into the copper plate gouging the lines for the image. The inking and printing of the plate is the same as described above. Henry S.H. Young A Wood Engraving is a process of carving away a block of wood leaving the top surface to print. The artist uses a burin, normally used in creating an engraving, to incise lines into the wood. Developed in the 1790's by Thomas Bewick (England 1753 - 1828) the process allowed for a much more detailed illustration for book publishing. Bewick invented the white line wood engraving method, where the untouched surface of the wood printed a black background and the graved lines would remain white in the printing. The white line process was fast and inexpensive as compared to a standard prepared woodcut. Henry S.H. Young 1. Color: a primary factor in choosing a work of art. The collector instinctively knows which work of art is most attractive and most complementary to the collector’s psyche.
2. Composition: The pleasing way that the work of art is composed and designed is paramount in your choice of art. This design element is important to the complete attraction of the artwork to the viewer.
3. Depth and Dimension: This additional quality will endear the viewer to the work of art. The ability of the artist to create this effect is draws the collector’s eye into the work of art, allowing one to be involved and engaged by the work of art.
4. Texture: Another factor in the complete appreciation of a work of art. The visceral enjoyment of the art is a level of appreciation that is undervalued.
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