Keith Mallett Studio Inc.
P.O. Box 151378
San Diego, CA 92175
United States
ph: 619-303-1497
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"Black and Tan Fantasy" is a copperplate aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 75 signed and numbered prints and 15 artist’s proofs. The image size is 8x10. The paper size is 12x15
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"Body and Soul" is an original etching based on the song made famous by Coleman Hawkins. This etching was created using several techniques that include dry point, aquatint, and hard ground etching. Body and soul was hand pulled and printed on Rives BFK paper in an edition of 75 prints and 15 artist’s proofs.
The image is 8x10, and the paper is 15x17
FREE SHIPPING. "In A Mellow Tone" is an aquatint Etching. With an edition size of 75 prints and 15 artist's proofs, this etching is based on the evocative music of Duke Ellington. Image size: 5"x7". Paper size: 8.5"x11.

"Harlem Nocturne" is a copperplate Aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives bfk paper, in an editon of 50 S/N and 5 A/P.
Image Size: 5”x7” Paper Size: 8.5”x11”

"Sunset" is a copperplate etching. It was created by using hard ground and aquatint techniques. It was then hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 75 signed and numbered prints and 15 artist’s proofs. The image size is 6x8. The paper size is 11.25x15FREE SHIPPING.

The title "Sunflower" not only refers to the bouquet of flowers in her arms but to the woman herself. "Sunflower" is an aquatint etching that was hand pulled by the artist and printed on Rives BFK paper in an edition of 50 signed and numbered and 10 artist’s proofs.
The image is 6x8 and the paper is 11x 15.FREE SHIPPING.

"Concerto" is a copperplate etching. It was created by using hard ground and aquatint techniques. It was then hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 50 signed and numbered prints and 10 artist’s proofs. The image size is 6x10. The paper size is 11.25x15.
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"Prelude" is a copperplate etching. It was created by using hard ground and aquatint techniques. It was then hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 50 signed and numbered prints and 10 artist’s proofs. The image size is 6x10. The paper size is 11x15.
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"Benin" is a copperplate etching. It was created by using soft ground , hard ground and aquatint techniques. It was then hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 50 signed and numbered prints and 10 artist’s proofs. The image size is 8x10. The paper size is 11.25x15
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"Magnolia" is a copperplate aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 75 signed and numbered and 15 artist’s proofs. The image size is 5x7. The paper size is15x11 1/2. Magnolia is available as an artist proof only. The regular edition is sold out.
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"Round Midnight" is a copperplate Aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives bfk paper, in an editon of 75 S/N and 15 A/P.
Image Size: 9 3/4x7 3/4 Paper Size: 15x12

Rhapsody is a copperplate Aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives bfk paper, in an editon of 75 S/N and 15 A/P. The regular edition is SOLD OUT. It is only available as an artist's proof.
Image Size: 9 3/4x7 3/4 Paper Size: 15x12
"African Suite" is a copperplate aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 75 signed and numbered prints and 15 artist’s proofs. The image size is 8x10. The paper size is 12x15FREE SHIPPING.
"Exodus" is a copperplate aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 50 signed and numbered prints and 15 artist’s proofs. The image size is 21x7. The paper size is 24x10 1/2.
"Caress" is a copperplate Aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives bfk paper, in an editon of 75 S/N and 15 A/P.
Image Size: 9 3/4x7 3/4 Paper Size: 15x12

Mood Indigo is a copperplate aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 50 signed and numbered and 10 artist’s proofs. The image size is 5x31/2. The paper size is11x10. Mood Indigo retails for $125.

Sophisticated Lady is a copperplate aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives BFK paper, in an edition of 50 signed and numbered and 10 artist’s proofs. The image size is 5x31/2. The paper size is11x10. Sophisticated Lady retails for $125.
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Still Life #I is a copperplate Aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives bfk paper, in an editon of 75 S/N and 15 A/P. The regular edition is SOLD OUT. It is available only as an artist's proof.
Image Size: 6 3/4x4 3/4 Paper Size: 10x12 1/2

Still Life #II is a copperplate Aquatint etching, hand pulled and printed by the artist on Rives bfk paper, in an editon of 75 S/N and 15 A/P. The regular edition is SOLD OUT. It is available only as an artist's proof.
FREE SHIPPING.THE TECHNIQUE OF ETCHING
My etchings are created on copper plates whose lines and tones are etched in baths of strong acid through coverings of etching ground, a paint-like substance. I use an etching needle to slightly draw lines through the etching ground. When the needle drawing is completed, the entire plate is immersed in the acid bath for a few hours to etch the lines.
The plate is cleaned to prepare for aquatints. Areas of the plate are blocked out with an acid-resist and then misted. In the misted areas, the action of the acid creates tones. With lines and tonal areas from the aquatint, an image in depth can be created. A complex plate may take weeks or months to complete.
The finished plate is covered with ink. The plate is then carefully wiped, gradually removing ink until only the essential ink remains. Great care is taken to leave as much moist ink on the plate as possible.
On the flat bed of an etching press, moist printing paper is laid over the freshly inked plate.
The high pressure of the press acts to squeeze the ink onto the paper, embossing the image in reverse. Because each print is hand-printed, no two are alike, making each one an original. When the full edition of of the etchings is printed, the plate is cancelled so that no further impressions can be made. This technique of etching has changed very little in 500 years.

Close-up detail of the etching "Rhapsody"
Keith Mallett Studio Inc.
P.O. Box 151378
San Diego, CA 92175
United States
ph: 619-303-1497
keithmal