In July 2024, I was resident artist at Belfast Print Workshop, Northern Ireland. During the residency, I worked to develop intaglio lift ground techniques using graphite, wax-based pencils, or oil based ink. Several plates were produced and three editions followed.
At the end of my residency, I taught a workshop on my lift ground techniques. It was so wonderful to work with new friends.
Dónall Billings, BPW workshop manager, was gracious with his time and expertise. I truly couldn’t have had the experience without his help.
While in Northern Ireland, my wife and I were fortunate to have Hargreaves House as our home base in Bangor. Pauline was such a warm and comforting host. She swept away any anxiety with her calm and capable demeanor.
