Printmaking

For starters I know that some of us have taken printmaking and I would definitely encourage those who haven't to do so. I think we all realized how much fun it is to make prints. I've always liked printmaking but I am very sloppy. When Monika had discussed that one of her teachers told her she would make a poor printer and proved her wrong I felt a lot better.. and that messy work is often sometimes someone's trade mark.

One of my favorite printmakers of all time is Albrecht Durer. He also did drawing and painting which is equally great but having experience with making prints I am amazed at the intricate designs and his extreme detailness. He has incredibly detail and I really love his subjects.

Biographical.. http://www.boglewood.com/cornaro/xdurer.html.. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/durr/hd_durr.htm

This is probably one of my favorite works of his.. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/durr/ho_18.65.8.htm
There are so many things going on in this work that it almost feels like a scavenger hunt. The time period in which he made his works has a huge impact on what he makes.. and I kind of like how he has such graphic works. I think a lot of peopleare afraid to state their opinions through art.. My family always likes landscapes and portraits which are kind of disappointing to me. I feel like they are too safe. I will agreeagree that I am scared to try diffferent techniques but I think when people come up with unique compositions or subject matters the piece is a lot more interesting.

Adrean