Matt Phillips
Matt Phillips is a talented artist who has been creating stunning works of art for over a decade.
Born: 1927, New York, New York
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Recognition
Phillips' artwork was inspired by the monotypes of Edgar Degas. His retrospectives have been in the Baltimore Museum and Phillips Collection in Washington, DC.
Intent
By including a hand-colored image in each portfolio, there's a balance between the austere print and that of the fluid paint.
Composition
An elegant work that marries etching and watercolor with the literary writing of poetry.
Ceres Take
This rare gem of a hand-colored etching that can be framed individually to create an entire wall series.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Etching
Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....
