Seaside Art Gallery Presents Etchings with David Hunter Special Labor Day Art Event

NAGS HEAD, N.C. - Aug. 23, 2023 - PRLog -- Artist David Hunter is a master in the art of printmaking known as etchings. What is the art of etching? It's a 3 step process in which the artist takes the art from sketch… to plate… to press. Here's a quick look.

From Sketch to Plate…

"When I created the 'Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station etching," says Hunter, "I began with a pencil sketch on paper to get an idea of the image I want. Then I paint an acid resistant coating on a clean smooth polished zinc plate."

"I do a freehand drawing through the coating with a sharp needle so each line exposes the plate until the whole image of my art is done," Hunter explains.

…finishing the plate to Press the etched art.

Hunter places the plate in nitric acid... it bites away at the lines he drew recessing them into the metal plate. When the plate is etched Hunter takes it out of the acid and removes the coating.

"It's the print I create from this plate that's the final definitive artwork," says Hunter. He smears a special ink over the plate into the etched lines, and hand-presses it through his printing press. Original etched art is created!

David Hunter is at Seaside Art Gallery September 1, 2 & 4, 2023 during the gallery's Labor Day Event. See him demonstrate etchings. See the etching now at, www.seasideart.com

Order "Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station" Limited Edition Etching Now through September 4, 2023.

There are only 85 etchings available!  Each is signed, titled and numbered in pencil.  Exclusively at Seaside Art Gallery.

The Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station is a popular destination. It's sure to sell out. Order one now for your private collection. Free ship is available for a limited time, expires September 4, 2023.

About the Artist

David Hunter (http://www.seasideart.com/product-category/by-artist/davi...) lives in Florida. He participates in art shows and competitions and his award winning art is in galleries throughout the USA.

Seaside Art Gallery is of the Largest Galleries in the Southeast

The gallery is reputed for excellence and outstanding customer service. The Smith family established it in 1961. Owner Melanie Smith is an accredited fine arts appraiser. She's a member in the International Society of Appraisers. Smith fully guarantees the authenticity of the gallery's art. The gallery has a generous policy of 30-day refund or 5-year exchange. They ship anywhere.

Seaside Art Gallery is located at 2716 South Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head, North Carolina. Shop art online (http://www.seasideart.com/), too! Their toll-free number is 800-828-2444.