I decided to use the sketch I had made of some echinacea which I have already posted in my blog
here. So here I am revealing the first print from my plate...
... and here it is
(if you click on it you can see all the detail)
I haven't explained stage two, which means covering the plate with a soft wax and then adding some texture. I experimented with pressing some leaves and fibres into the soft ground and making sure the flowers were masked, gave it another acid bath. Here is the plate inked up.
You can see the textured surface, which resulted in this print...
I had such a great time I decided to go again.
Here's my friend Sally who told me all about the course, working on her plate...
and here is Karen (on the left) and another view of the workshop. It is in a wonderful setting and Karen was a great tutor, inspiring and instilling confidence.
