Printmaking Magic
By Metra Mitchell
Printmaking is a magical process where the hand of the artist creates multiple original impressions of art from the original matrix. My woodcuts are created by carving an image onto a matrix of wood, inking the block, and running through the press. My Drypoint Intaglios are created by incising sketchy lines onto a matrix of Duralar, inking lines and midtones with cheesecloth, wiping the excess, and running through the press. These magical prints are limited editions which are signed, numbered, and priced to sell for the enjoyment of all.