LUNA MOTH ETCHING

Intaglio & Etching Print. From Multiple Cut Copper Plates.

2025

TITLE : Luna Moth

METHOD: Copper Etching with Aquatint, spit bite & drypoint.

EDITION SIZE : 1/20

ART (PLATE SIZE): 7 hand cut plates arranged to 11 cm x 9cm (Moons 2cm, Moth 7x9cm)

PAPER: Hahnemuhle Etching, Natural. 5.5 x7.5 ”

INK: Strong & Soft Black Etching Ink.

MOUNT: Size: 6” x 8” (Aperture 3.5 x 5”) Larson Juhl 1.4mm mount & backing board in vanilla, with white core (Presented in a protective cellophane bag)

£65

This print is created from a series of hand cut copper etching plates.

Intaglio etching is a labour intensive printmaking technique that involves incising the lines & dots onto a copper plate, with a sharp point. It is then etched in Ferric Chloride, which bites the design into the copper plate.

It features multiple intaglio techniques such as 8 separate etches, 4 acrylic aquatint sprays, multiple layers of drypoint tones, aquatint spit bite painting & highlight burnishing using agate stones.

The plate is then inked with etching ink. The ink sits in the grooves, whilst the surface ink is wiped off. The ink is then drawn from the incised lines, onto dampened paper, using an etching press.

Each print takes a long time to produce.

These highly detailed, intricate plates ensure each print is unique, making every piece a true one-of-a-kind etching.

I print in small editions, keeping the work precious and limited.

Please Note - Each print may vary slightly , as they are individually printed by hand. The tonal values may be slightly lighter or darker than the example in the image.

The piece features a moth in our signature drawing style (a mix of geometry & organic lines, with fine lines and micro dots)

This insect plate features a Luna Moth with ferns & geometric patterns. Surrounded by a series of 6 moons in a lunar cycle.

The moon symbolises change & regeneration. Time & rhythmic cycles. Energy & power. The feminine & illumination. Intuitive knowledge & the unconscious. Emotions & feelings.

Cut Etching Plates, With Aquatint, Spit-bite & drypoint

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