Nicholas Hudak's first solo show and Contemporary Japanese Printmakers,Shinji Ando and Takahiko Hayashi

It was a very special night at New Grounds Printshop and Gallery and Matrix Fine Art. We celebrated Nicholas Hudak's first solo art show and the arrival of Shinji Ando and Takahiko Hayashi for their second and third trip to Albuquerque New Mexico.

Guests arrive to check out Nick's show.

Nick set up for a demonstration before the show.  To watch the demo click the links at the bottom of the page.

More of Nick's art was laid out for sale in the New Grounds classroom.

We also had a book signing by Ray Masman and Director Regina Held. The New Grounds Manual for Non-Toxic Etching is available for purchase!

Ando Shinji stands with his piecces on display in Matrix.

Japanese artist Takahiko Hayashi with two of his bright and colorful etchings.

Shinji San speaks with New Grounds artist Shirley Levy and a guest.

Etchings by Hayashi San.

Hayashi San with New Grounds artist Dan Noyes.

New Grounds artist and co-author of our non-toxic etching manual Ray Maseman.

Dan and Gallery Assistant Tanya Landin in Matrix.

Interns Kaitlin Reese and Michelle Sharp.

Be sure to join us for the next First Friday!!!

Photos by Jeff Simpson. Blog and video by Intern Kaitlin Reese.

Nick's demo part 1

Nick's demo part 2

Nick's demo part 3

Updated inventory of Russian prints

Check out our website at www.newgroundsgallery.com to see the newest inventory of Leonid Sroganov's etchings! Newly updated!


7 Vices
12 x 5.5"
Etching and Aquatint

Pamela DiMauro’s multi-plate etchings and gravures give life to the gallery!

Pamela DiMauro has created etchings of plants that are layered with abstract backgrounds, and colors that are not always literal. In these, multiple phases of the plants life are viewed simultaneously. Each print is like a portrait of the botanical, capturing its personality.




DiMauro was kind enough to demonstrate the etching process during her reception. Etching is part of the intaglio family of printmaking techniques. What they all have in common is that the design is below the plate surface.







To begin with, the blank copper plate is coated with an acid resistant material called hard ground. At New Grounds, we use Z-Acryl hard ground which does not require any harmful solvents to be removed from the plate. Instead, it is water-soluble when wet, and comes off with a mild soda ash solution when dry. A design is now drawn on the coated plate (not shown here) which exposes the copper underneath. It is made permanent by immersing the plate in ferric chloride – it literally etches the drawn lines into the plate.





The plate is now ready to be printed. To do so, ink (at New Grounds we use water soluble Akua intaglio inks) is carded over the entire plate with strips of mat board.








Once the plate is covered completely in ink, the excess is removed first by using strips of mat board and then a very stiff cheese cloth called “tarlatan.” To remove any excess plate tone, newsprint is used to wipe it off the surface.






The inked plate is now placed on the press bed, and it is covered with a sheet of printing paper. At New Grounds, we prefer Hahnemuhle paper because it is extremely absorbent.

Plate and paper are then covered with printing blankets which cushion the impact of the roller as the plate and paper are moved through the etching press. Note that the only purpose of the press is to apply very high pressure to the plate. We use Takach presses at New Grounds.







Now, Pam returns to repeat the steps above with the second plate which is being printed in an orange color.











The finished print!



Here are some clients who were admiring her finished piece. Thanks to everyone who made it out tonight and especially to the volunteers who helped make this show a success!



Joe Montano our newest intern



If you missed the reception, Pamela DiMauro’s show “Conservatory” runs through November 27th.
www.newgroundsgallery.com

Thanks!
Regina Held, Director

Matteson’s landscapes hum

Walking Rain Fugue
Monotype

Matteson’s abstract landscapes are vibrant, dramatic, and invite the viewer to observe the interaction of light, color, shape, pattern, and motion. In his landscapes, objects have been masterfully reduced to their essential qualities, yet his dramatic palette often evokes the tense moment of an approaching storm, simmering heat, or the steam rising from the drenched earth.




Matteson was kind enough to demonstrate the etching process during his reception. Etching is part of the intaglio family of printmaking techniques. They all have in common that the design is below the plate surface.




To begin with, the blank copper plate is coated with an acid resistant material called hard ground. At New Grounds, we use Z-Acryl hard ground which does not require any harmful solvents to be removed from the plate. Instead, it is water-soluble when wet, and comes off with a mild soda ash solution when dry. A design is now drawn on the coated plate (not shown here) which exposes the copper underneath. It is made permanent by immersing the plate in ferric chloride – it literally etches the drawn lines into the plate.


The plate is now ready to be printed. To do so, ink (at New Grounds we use water soluble Akua intaglio inks) is carded over the entire plate with strips of mat board.


Once the plate is covered completely in ink, the excess is removed first by using strips of mat board and then a very stiff cheese cloth called “tarlatan.”






The inked plate is now placed on the press bed, and it is covered with a sheet of printing paper. At New Grounds, we prefer Hahnemuhle paper because it is extremely absorbent.


Plate and paper are then covered with printing blankets which cushion the impact of the roller as the plate and paper are moved through the etching press. Note that the only purpose of the press is to apply very high pressure to the plate. We use Takach presses at New Grounds.



The finished print! Actually, a client who saw the demo purchased the print outright – how great is that!

If you missed the reception, Jacob Tarazon Matteson’s show “Landscape Voices” runs through September 25. It’s a fabulous show filled with surprises.
www.newgroundsgallery.com

Thanks to all our volunteers!

Tanya looking for music


Nick was our fabulous greeter for the evening!