In this class we will cover the basics of traditional multiple plate intaglio using a key image plate as a foundation for advanced color image development. The intaglio plate is a very tactile, workable surface which can be manipulated in order to achieve a wide array of aesthetic possibilities. Participants will begin with a key plate with basic line etch and aquatint which will then be transferred onto additional color plates. A number of methods and techniques will be demonstrated during the week such as stage line etch, aquatint, soft ground, subtractive method, spit bite, and a la poupee. Students of all levels of experience are welcome to participate.
After spending his formative years in Memphis Tennessee, Andrew Kosten received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 2001. Upon discovering the potential of the medium of printmaking, Mr. Kosten pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from the University of South Dakota in 2005. From 2009 to 2013, Andrew taught drawing and printmaking at The University of Southern Indiana and Middle Tennessee State University. Andrew Kosten currently resides in Brookings, South Dakota and specializes in intaglio and lithographic print media through his own print shop and studio, Gum Pal Press. His work has been shown in national and international juried exhibitions and is featured in numerous public and private collections. Andrew has received various awards and has works in a number of public and private collections across the country.
