When I used to do traditional etching I really enjoyed
the idea of "abusing" the plate -scraping and burnishing-
liked the notion that the more one messed about with
the surface the lovelier the result became....
I have missed this element of printmaking since
using solar plates etc....
so I am looking to try some collographs- not
sticking shapes on the plate as much as painting and
scraping the design on with carborundum and various
pastel grounds... this is the first proof and I have done
a bit more work and hope to get this next stage
printed tomorrow.....
I think it will be a good way of doing moody nudes
(which would be a good name for a 60's rock band)
Your awesome work has been featured in my journal [link] 
`anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
