Drypoint is a traditional intaglio printmaking technique that plays a central role in my artistic practice. Using a sharp tool, I hand-engrave my designs onto a plexiglass plate, also known as a matrix. Once the image is incised, I apply oil-based ink across the surface and carefully work it into the recessed lines. The excess ink is then meticulously removed using phone book pages or newsprint, leaving ink only in the engraved grooves.

The inked plate is placed on the bed of an etching press, where I calibrate the pressure settings and manually turn the wheel to transfer the image onto dampened paper. Prints are then placed between drying boards to flatten and cure. Each piece is hand-signed and numbered as part of a limited edition, then packaged in acid-free, archival sleeves with a rigid backing board, or professionally framed for display.