The Natural World of Stephen McMillan – Aquatint Etchings
Posted October 3, 2014 at 5:52 am by Tim Dustrude
Throughout his life, Stephen McMillan has been inspired and sustained by the natural world spending much of his time outside, whether it’s a bike ride in the San Juan Islands countryside, or a week-long backpacking trip in Asia, he is renewed and invigorated by being in and moving through landscape.
It is this sense of renewal that he seeks to share with others. Stephen photographs the images first and uses the medium Aquatint etching process, invented in 1768, but became especially popular among printmakers in the first part of the nineteenth century. The aquatint technique produces a full tonal range and rich texture in etchings.
WaterWorks Gallery, 315 Argyle Ave.
Saturday October 4, 1:00 to 3:00 pm – Q & A with the artist
Reception with the artist: Saturday, October 4, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Special Gallery opening on Sunday 10:30 am to 3 pm
Sunday October 5, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm – Q & A with the artist
Show continues until October 29, 2014
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