Solarplate etching was a challenge. The Grass Widow was too light to make a good plate. Luckily, I brought along some old Plants of Michigan pen & ink copies. The milkweed made a pretty nice etching. Printmaking is one of those things in my life where I take lesson after lesson, and like photography, golf, and tennis — I never seem to catch on!
Barbara Mason, master printmaker, offered lots of help and other artists at the workshop made some outstanding prints. I’ll get another chance in July. More information on Solarplate etching and classes at Atelier Meridien: http://www.ateliermeridian.com
