MARY WHITTLE
Hand printed etchings inspired by natural flora and larger
aquatic birds that winter along the Tennessee River. Hand printed on 100 percent cotton
paper that, with proper care, will become family heirlooms.
A pen, pencil, or a
piece of chalk has always been nearby, but etching was a surprise encounter for this
artist. While in college, I had signed up for
an etching class, without having a clue what that was!
Original intaglio
prints such as etchings allow the artist to draw into and sculpt the metal “plate”
with the help of a corrosive, hand print using color or neutral inks, and embellish as
creatively as needed. It turned out; this was
just the sort of flexibility that kept my interest over the years. Monotypes are one-of-a-kind images that go through
the press, but the printing plate is not etched.
I enjoy teaching the new, non-toxic printmaking techniques in my studio as well as at the John Campbell Folk School and various community art centers. My works are exhibited at juried museum shows, galleries and outdoor arts shows around the country. Enjoy!
