This is a hand-pulled lithograph which I drew from imagination. It was originally drawn in lithographic crayon on a zinc plate, then hand printed in a small edition. The title, to speak truth, was chosen after the fact. In Greek myth, Endymion is a young mortal shepherd loved by Selene, goddess of the Moon, and cast into eternal sleep so that he might live forever. This youth is no shepherd on a mountain, but might himself be a sleeping god, emerging from a crystalline matrix. But it really can be interpreted any way you like.
The image area of the print is 9 by 12 inches, or 22.5 by 30 centimeters. It's printed on the finest paper in an edition of 10, as well as 6 artist's proofs.
I like working on a plate rather than a stone, because it's light and you can carry it around with you. I'd like to make more lithographs, but a lithographic press is costly, takes up a lot of room and weighs a ton, none of which is really practical for me at this point.
Why does he look so old?
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful. When I began my pen, and ink journey of expression I was also drawn to lithography. However as you say it's not especially practical for all.
ReplyDeleteStill yes you've done wonderful work.
Also the apparent age of the subject is not really the issue. As always it's the story.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sid. I really like the medium and will do more if I get the chance. Meanwhile there's the laser copier, and silkscreen.
ReplyDeleteSorry this one doesn't seem to be your thing, Anon. Maybe later on.
Kevin