Negative Space
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
Negative Space. A space-themed piece designed to be viewed in negative.
Hubble
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
A study of the Hubble Space Telescope, ahead of the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. An opportunity to experiment with depicting reflective materials.
Apple
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
An anamorphic study of an apple, referencing Sir Isaac Newton and his works in optics.
Moon
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
Revisiting an old plate from 2017 which illustrates the moon in linework, and applying an aquatint gradient to depict the Sun’s corona.
Return
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
The NASA Artemis II splashdown. The calm after the storm (Launch II), with experimentation in capturing light passing through and illuminating the parachute material.
Launch II
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
The NASA Artemis II launch. A perfect opportunity to experiment with an elongated vertical composition and extreme contrast.
Launch
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
The 1981 STS-1 launch, the first space shuttle launch into space. A good mix of sharp linework for the structure and soft aquatint tone for the exhaust.
The Shire
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
Reference photograph captured at the Hobbiton Movie Set during my travels in New Zealand. It presented an opportunity to experiment with printing leaves directly onto the copper plate.
Forecourt
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
Reference photograph captured in Taupō, New Zealand, during my recent travels. The test strip to the left notes the tone produced by each stop out and etching period.
Grantham House
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
A local National Trust property where I regularly attend the monthly market.
Bed Warmer / Moon
Etching and aquatint onto a copper bed warmer.
Something a little different to suit the aesthetic of a Victorian house.
Orangery
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
A historic orangery in Worcestershire, UK. I added aquatint to one of my older copper plates to enhance the shadows and create a smoother, more even tone tone.
R32
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
Lando Norris’ modified R32. Reference photographs captured in Japan by a good friend of mine. Testing the appearance of shadows under multiple light sources.
Manthorpe
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
A property located in Manthorpe which featured as a case study during my time as a building surveyor. Experimenting with creating clouds by masking and overspraying the aquatint, alongside some detailed mark making in the foreground.
Belton House
Etching and aquatint on copper plate.
A study of a local National Trust property. To be sold during the upcoming Belton Community Festival, 5th and 6th September 2026.