The Backroads Press original prints are from either scribed, etched copper plates or photo-polymer plates which are prepared by exposing the plates to hand-drawn or photographic original images. The plates are then inked by hand-wiping the intaglio plates or rolling ink onto the relief plates. The black ink prints are printed manually on our Takach Etching Press and watercolor is added individually to some editions. The paper used for printing is 100% rag, acid-free etching paper. The edition sizes vary, but are generally less than 50. I choose to keep the editions small and have more variety of images. Each print bears my personal, embossed chop mark, signifying it a true collectible print that will appreciate with time.

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Copper Plate Etching

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Photo-polymer Relief Prints with Watercolor

Original, Limited Edition Prints

The prints below are original, photo-polymer etchings and relief prints, copper plate etchings and linocuts (linoleum block prints) produced entirely in my own printmaking studio from scenes and locations found on our backroads travel.  Each print is inked and hand-printed, one at a time, on my Takach Etching Press in a strictly limited edition before the plate is retired.  The colored prints are produced as black and white prints, either intaglio or relief prints, and are then individually watercolored to add accents and interest.  All prints will be sold matted, with an off-white, acid-free mat and acid-free foamcore backing. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, assuring you of an original, limited edition print.
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