Title: Draco Querco
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This intricate, hand-colored etching, titled "Draco Querco," captures a fanciful scene of a baby dragon sound asleep within the protective embrace of an oak leaf. The title itself, which translates from Latin to "Oak Dragon," emphasizes the mythical creature's naturalistic setting. The delicate scales of the sleeping dragon are rendered with fine etched lines and brought to life with watercolor, notably featuring a translucent wash of metallic gold watercolor that shimmers over the creature's body, giving it a magical sheen. The tiny creature is curled up next to two acorns hanging from the leaf, all set against a richly textured backdrop simulating the bark of an oak tree. This print beautifully merges precise etching technique with vibrant hand-painting, creating a charming and highly detailed miniature fantasy.
Medium: Hand-drawn, hand-colored line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 6 x 4 inches
Paper Size: 10 x 7.5 inches
Edition Start Date: 2017
Edition Size: No more than 100 original prints plus 10 Artist Proofs.
All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist. All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity, which includes the artist’s signature, a detailed description of the edition, and the Passerina Press seal embossed on gold seal in right-side corner.
Edition Number of This Piece: 19/100
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply warm white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is walnut stained hardwood. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with and focus attention on the image.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 13.5 x 11.5 inches
Title: Draco Querco
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This intricate, hand-colored etching, titled "Draco Querco," captures a fanciful scene of a baby dragon sound asleep within the protective embrace of an oak leaf. The title itself, which translates from Latin to "Oak Dragon," emphasizes the mythical creature's naturalistic setting. The delicate scales of the sleeping dragon are rendered with fine etched lines and brought to life with watercolor, notably featuring a translucent wash of metallic gold watercolor that shimmers over the creature's body, giving it a magical sheen. The tiny creature is curled up next to two acorns hanging from the leaf, all set against a richly textured backdrop simulating the bark of an oak tree. This print beautifully merges precise etching technique with vibrant hand-painting, creating a charming and highly detailed miniature fantasy.
Medium: Hand-drawn, hand-colored line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 6 x 4 inches
Paper Size: 10 x 7.5 inches
Edition Start Date: 2017
Edition Size: No more than 100 original prints plus 10 Artist Proofs.
All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist. All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity, which includes the artist’s signature, a detailed description of the edition, and the Passerina Press seal embossed on gold seal in right-side corner.
Edition Number of This Piece: 19/100
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply warm white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is walnut stained hardwood. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with and focus attention on the image.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 13.5 x 11.5 inches
