hardground Archives - Alan Larkin

Oísin functions as the Jack in the suit dedicated to cats for the proposed deck of cards. I completed a few final revisions, and the plate is finally ready. Becca is in the studio right now running the edition. We will print 50 copies. Inquiries for purchase can be […]

Oísin – Final Version

November 6, 2014 in etching / hardground / intaglio by Alan Larkin

In the second state of Elisa’s bookplate I darkened the wing and added some texture, increasing the drama and visual impact of the piece.

Elisa’s bookplate State Two

April 4, 2014 in etching / hardground / intaglio by Alan Larkin

The first state of the bookplate is complete. I have regrounded the plate and will strengthen some of the edges and clean up a few anomalies. I changed the position of the bird to show more clearly that it is flying, the keys spinning in the air before it. Ravens […]

State One of Elisa’s Bookplate

April 3, 2014 in etching / hardground / intaglio by Alan Larkin

Alan Larkin | Fine Art

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Oísin – Final Version

Elisa’s bookplate State Two

State One of Elisa’s Bookplate