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Submitted: April 14, 2012
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Solitudeby ~Vya-T

Traditional Art / Printing / Dry Point

A plexi drypoint from a couple of months ago. 6"x 6"

Every time I try to get an image of a drypoint I remember why I never take pictures of my drypoints: it's depressing. You can't get any of the subtleties to translate through a camera, at least not mine. It's so much better to see them in person, prints in general, but especially drypoints, since they end up with such a nice texture; it's a very tactile experience.

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~RufusReginald 2 days ago Filmographer

Love this!

~Onanymous Feb 15, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

Really beautiful. I love how the bold contrast between the light and dark just emphasizes the tiny figure even more.

I usually find that a scanner works a lot better for prints than a camera. Something about being able to show the different levels of the paper just brings out the texture so much better.

~Vya-T Feb 15, 2013 Student General Artist

Thanks so much! I was trying to go simple but striking, which is something I have trouble with, but I think it worked out here.
Yeah I wish now that I had used a scanner, but mine was on the fritz at the time, so, c'est la vie.

~Charmed-Ravenclaw Feb 11, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Generally, I think all traditional artists believe that their work looks better in real life than on the computer - I know I think that too. What exactly is the technique drypoint?

I think it is a really interesting piece - I like the way it was composed

~Vya-T Feb 15, 2013 Student General Artist

Yeah, that's probably true. Drypoint is a printing method where you scratch your image directly into a plexiglass or metal plate, rather than through a ground as with etching, and there's no acid involved.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

~Charmed-Ravenclaw Feb 16, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Oh ok then. That was interesting to learn

~loofami Jul 16, 2012

very much agree with dry point nice textures.
it's amazing how you achieved that darkness!

~Vya-T Jul 16, 2012 Student General Artist

yeah, I don't really think drypoint gets enough love in the community, especially not on plexi. I think people underestimate the potential.
thanks

it took a really long time and my hand wasn't thanking me.

~Gasparas May 29, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

Nice compo and graphic

~Vya-T May 29, 2012 Student General Artist

thanks!

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