Michael Bond

My work is my interpretation and impression of a particular location. I derive subject matter mainly from the United Kingdom and my travels in Europe. Topics, often architectural , may not be new or even topographically correct, but 1 strive to obtain a fresh concept and spontaneity in the pictorial aspect of my art. I first created pure line etchings from zinc plates and was greatly influenced by Seymour Hayden and James McNeill Whistler. I introduced aquatint into my work for several years, then became fascinated with the drypoint work of Muirhead Bone and Martin Lewis and have spent several years working on this technique. Current images are predominantly drypoints that start with a tonal layer of aquatint and are enhanced by the subtle use of a roulette and mezzotint rocker. J work on both zinc and copper plates.

My work is my own interpretation and impression of a particular locations I have visited on my continuing travels in the UK and Europe. With each image, whether architectural or topographical, I strive to obtain a fresh concept and spontaneity. Influenced greatly by Seymour Hayden and James McNeill Whistler, I first created pure line etchings. Later, I introduced aquatint into my work. Then I became fascinated with the drypoint of Muirhead Bone and Martin Lewis and have spent several years working on this technique. My current images are predominantly drypoints on zinc and copper plates that start with a tonal layer of aquatint and are enhanced by the subtle use of roulette and mezzotint rockers. I print all of my own work, favoring the use of sepia, browns, blue and black inks applied and blended on one plate, by hand (a la poupee), as this enhances the uniqueness of each proof.