Re: artistry in cliche verre
S_IZZO@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu
Mon, 27 Nov 1995 21:40:06 -0500 (EST)
Dan--
You asked whether it is necessary to be able to draw to make
cliche verre prints. The first people to use the technique were
indeed artists (Corot, Millet, Delacroix, etc.). The method they used
(scratching lines through an opaque covering) and the type of pictures
they were producing does require some drawing facility. However,
there are other ways to produce cliche verre prints--even using Karo
syrup.
If you want something more traditional but don't feel able to
draw what you want, you can start with the clear glass. By placing
it over a drawing, photograph, etc. you can have a model to copy (or
modify). By using lines or paint tones (or a combination) you can
achieve different effects.
There are so many different possibilities to explore with this
technique that insecurity over your drawing ability should't hold
you back.
Suzanne Izzo s_izzo@guvax.georgetown.edu