Some of my recent etchings- mostly intaglio with aquatint, plus some engravings, or a combination of the two.
2026
Cat, bird
Pure engravings, but with the look and feel of sumi-e. The red inkan stamp represents my signature and shows the native, traditional weaving pattern of the tribe from the region I was born. Series of 4, each an engraving on 1 metal plate plus aquatint on a second plate, printed on etching paper. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm
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Day Dream
An imaginary place and time. Intricate and wholesome… Engraving on 2 metal plates, printed on etching paper. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm
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viewports to the sea
If you look at the sea… what do you observe? Intaglio and aquatint etching on 3 metal plates, printed on etching paper. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm
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Cemeteries of the World
This diptych symbolizes the relationship of various religions towards nature. From the choosing of burial grounds, much can be told. Intaglio with aquatint etching, each printed from 4 copper plates. Images 40x30cm, frames 70x50cm.
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Burning Sunflowers
In some places our world is burning… Engraving on metal plate, printed on etching paper. Image 30x40cm, frame 50x70cm.
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Siphonophore
This animal actually exists. Check the internet. If you thought ‘humans’ were complex…. Intaglio with aquatint etching, printed from 4 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Guards
But who lives here? Engraving on 2 metal plates, printed on etching paper. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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2025
Last patches of snow
Atmospheric, low detail. Despite the cooler colors and fog, it feels like a promise. Intaglio etching combined with engraving, printed from 4 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Fruit and Vegetable aisle
Our disconnect with the source. Engraving on 1 single metal plate, printed on etching paper. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Mallard flight
The most classical, timeless etching. As if it has been hanging in a library for ages. Intaglio with aquatint etching, printed from 4 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Victorian Conservatory
A study of perspectives combined with refined etching techniques. Printed from 5 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Quiet Passage
The geometry of a curve is casually broken by… a cat. Intaglio and aquatint etching, printed from 6 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Carceri
Inspired by the master, my version is suggestive rather than the more descriptive original Piranesi series. Engraving on metal plate, printed on etching paper. Image 30x40cm, frame 50x70cm.
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Early memory
Reflecting a comforting children’s book illustration. Intaglio and aquatint etching, printed from 4 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Orchard
An apple orchard after harvest, in storm. Engraving on 2 metal plates, printed on etching paper. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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2024
At dawn
This jumping hare resulted from many experiments on capturing movement. Intaglio etching, printed from 5 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm.
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Still life with primate
The obligatory classical Still Life, executed in a 2026 experimental etching technique. The line work detail is unrivaled. Intaglio etching, printed from 1 metal plate on etching paper. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm
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The passing of time
This work, with all its imperfections, is intimate and soothing. Intaglio etching, printed from 5 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm
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Past and Present in one
This work shows the past- the sea- and the present where we live meters below sea level. Very Dutch. Intaglio etching, aquatint. Printed from 4 copper plates. Image 40x30cm, frame 70x50cm
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