The printing of the 1st and 2nd state proofs of The Flying Fish of Provision copperplate engraving.
Thanks to my son for his help photographing when my hands were inky.
copperplate engraving
Beasts of the Waters
…So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded… NKJV
Cu
The Deeping Cold outside says to me, “Jack, it is a good time be indoors cutting copper into the flying fish of provision.”
“Indeed!” says I, “but let us not forget those who toil without such comfort.”
“Verily!” says the Deeping Cold.
bevel
edge dust
the transition
gouache
upon which to draw
cultivators
scribe
awe
hard meets soft
line upon line
slowly slowly
