Studio Journal one

I've recently been working on an etching. It started off as a dry point. I've just worked on the etching and am now currently working on the aquatint. The etching came out too light so I have to rework it and see if I can refine the lines.


(Plate in the acid)

I'm participating in the Highland Park Arts Fair this Sunday. Its a juried show and I can sell some pieces there, I will have a 10 x 10' area for my table.

Things I would like to accomplish:
1. Work on my etching
2. Move into my studio
3. Get my stands done for the Highland Park Arts Fair
4. Run my table at the Highland Park Arts Fair
5. Prepare sketches for upcoming projects


I've been looking a lot at Alex Pardee's art for inspiration.

While he isn't a printmaker I still draw inspiration from him. He does work with fantastic scenes and imaginative creatures. He has this way of contorting creatures and adding an atmosphere to his painting.

There is something disgusting and yet intriguing about his creatures that I want to capture.


I've been listening to this song while drawing a lot. Its beautiful and the video make me want to do weird creations.

Also recently I read an article about how scientists discovered the largest and oldest body of water and its in space.
http://www.fastcompany.com/1769468/scientist-discover-the-oldest-largest-body-of-water-in-existence-in-space
Its so big in fact, you could give every person on our planet all an earth's amount of water 20, 000 times over. Its also 12+ billion years old so when the scientists see it, they're seeing the beginning of time. Its amazing. I can barely comprehend it.