I tell you the more I think, the more I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people. -Vincent Van Gogh

We are half way through the fall semester, my creativity and drive is at a high, but I want to keep my focus on the figure. We have been fortunate enough to have models every week, which gives me more practice and confidence with my work. I have been looking at Rodin and Egon Schieles works for inspiration, both were great draftsmen. I found a great book of Rodin's drawings a few weeks ago and had a difficult time putting it down. I am also working on a multi-color print built on personal content dealing with identity, nature, and questions. This print has been a bit of a challenge because I usually don't work so indirectly with intaglio. However, after reading about Marc Chagall on our UWL printmaking blog.... http://printfever.blogspot.com/
I learn more about the intaglio process and feel more comfortable "attacking my plates," BPJ.
Chagall worked extensively on his plates, and his prints display evidence of considerable change over the previous one. Sometimes Chagall would let entire compositions fall into the background or into deep etches. He seems to have no fear and trust the work of the acid. A great inspiration.