Artist Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun has been working with New Leaf Editions to produce a limited edition etching on copper.
This huge plate measures 21.5inches by 68inches high and is drawn by the artist by hand through a hardground resist.
Here you can see images of Lawrence drawing on the plate
The plate was etched with ferric and proofed on newsprint.
Below: Peter etches the Tree with Ferric outside the studio
Post etching, Peter removes the Hardground resist prior to Proofing
Above: Peter and Lesley wipe the plate for printing
Above: Pulling a proof
Above: Lawrence Paul marks changes to the image on the proof
The finished image is still underway, look back for more updates as the plate and image progress
