Etch-a-sketch

Here's the first art of the new year.

My awesome arty pal Ben was over last night with a stash of etching plates, and we spent a few hours making small sketchy drypoint etchings and running them through my neglected press. The results were interesting, I found that this wee plate printed best if it wasn't wiped very clean. Inspired by winter trees and flocks of birds, obviously.

My packing for Thailand is going well, which is a very good thing because I leave Ithaca tomorrow. Now back to work on one last client project...