Artwork Gallery - Metalpoint Drawings
* all works ©Kathie Miranda
* all works framed unless otherwise noted and available for acquisition *
* contact info: kathieartist@gmail.com
What is metalpoint?
Literally drawing with a metal wire, an ancient technique that pre-dates graphite pencil. Silver became the most popular because it produces extremely delicate pale gray lines, which tarnish over time to warm mellow tones. I use sterling silver and add a touch of color to impart a contemporary air to this Old World medium:
In the beginning...(Aloe), silverpoint + pastel, 14 x 11, $475
Foxtail (Agave), silverpoint + pastel, 9 x 11, $350
Horrida (Agave), silverpoint + pastel, 16 x 14, $425
Paddles (African Paddle Plant), silverpoint + egg tempera, 11 x 16, $425
Sun-catcher (Agave), silverpoint + pastel, 9 x 12, $350
Starflower, silverpoint, 12 x 15, $425
African Violet, silverpoint + pastel, 8 x 10, $350
Spotted Wintergreen, silverpoint + pastel, 12 x 9, $400
Indian Pipe, silverpoint + pastel, 10 x 8, $350
Globe Artichoke, silverpoint + casein on board, 7 x 5 (unframed), $250
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia), silverpoint + casein, 14 x 11, $450
Pink Ruffles (Petunia), silverpoint + casein, 12 x 9, $400
Buddies (Amaryllis), silverpoint + pastel, 14 x 11, sold
Glad Blossoms, silverpoint + pastel on panel (unframed), 12 x 9, $400
Ice Plant 1 (living stone), silverpoint + pastel on Travertine stone tile (unframed)
3 x 3, $250
Ice Plant 2 (living stone), silverpoint + pastel on Travertine stone tile (unframed)
3 x 3, $250
Ice Plant 3 (living stone), silverpoint + pastel on Travertine stone tile (unframed)
3 x 3, $250
As aluminum oxidizes it becomes whiter. This lightening creates a lovely contrast on a black surface:
Hosta Shoots, aluminum-point + pastel, 12 x 9, $400
Jelly, aluminum-point + pastel, 12 x 10, $400
Mantid Photo Bomb, aluminum-point + pastel, 12 x 9, $400
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