Dry point- Katja Lang

" An intaglio technique, drypoint is usually done on copper plates as the softer metal lends itself to this technique. (Intaglio refers to any printmaking process which involves making incisions or indents in a plate, so when the ink is applied and then wiped off, ink remains caught in the incisions and creates the image).

The process of incising for drypoint creates a slightly raised ragged rough edge to the lines, known as the burr. When ink that has been applied to the plate is wiped off both the incised line and specifically the burr receive ink when the plate is wiped, giving the printed line a distinctive velvety look. Owing to the delicate nature of the burr, drypoint is usually made in small editions, stopping before the burr is crushed by the pressure of the intaglio press. Drypoint is often combined with other intaglio techniques, such as etching."

(taken from the tate website.)

I came across an artist called Katja Lang, who is a Berlin based print maker who creates atmospheric, sparse, monochrome landscapes. I love the drama that she captures in what seems to be very minimalistic marks, also the perspectives of the land scapes, particulay the Ariel views are so effective. as I'm looking at a few different view points for creating my own land scape works it is useful to see how other artist capture these  angles.

Lang uses a method called dry point which is something Im not familiar with so i have saved the definition at the top of this page for future reference as its a technique that I would like to try.

Below are some examples of her landscapes

I love the long shadows on this, how with no colour you still get a sensation of sunlight, 
because of how the shadows are cast. we are viewing the landscape from an elevated position but not flat areal. I like the inclusion of the figure for a sense of scale and solitary mood of the image.
the scratchy texture of the fields and trees.

This areal view reminds me of a film still. The dark ink against the white, give the bleakness of winter but there's also a softness to the marks, the way the snow softens everything it falls on.

more winter landscapes and again the notable feeling fr me are the softness of snow against the scratching marks of trees and a real capture of winter sun light.