Visual Arts Brampton
Mezzotint

Part of The Printmaking Process

A special section, in partnership with the Art Gallery of Peel, part of Brampton's Peel Heritage Complex.

This technique is achieved by pressing a curved, serrated, mezzotint rocker over the surface of a copper plate to produce a roughened surface. The pattern is made by the rocker and gives the print deep, soft black areas. Tonal gradations are achieved by scratching off the burr in certain areas. Highlights are created by burnishing the surface smooth.