Darby Creek: Past Presence 4, intaglio, 12″ x 16″, 2014

Darby Creek: Past Presence 8, intaglio, 12″ x 16″, 2014

Darby Creek: Past Presence 6, intaglio, 12″ x 16″, 2014

Darby Creek: Past Presence 9, intaglio, 12″ x 16″, 2014

Darby Creek: Past Presence 3, intaglio, 12″ x 16″, 2014

Darby Creek: Past Presence 2, intaglio, 12″ x 16″, 2014

Receding Flood, intaglio, chine collé, 8″ x 10″, 2013

Advancing Flood, intaglio, linocut, chine collé, 8″ x 10″, 2013

My intaglio and relief prints have long been concerned with natural forms. Starting with observation, the final images are culled from memory, shaped by my own experiences and perspectives. I often work in series, finding it an excellent way to explore many possibilities concerning one theme. My attraction to printmaking comes from a fascination with the many ways I am able to play with images, determining the appropriate processes, juxtaposing shapes and colors, and changing the feel of my work by the aesthetic choices I make.

© Cynthia Back