Tsvetelina Valkov

The Benefit of the Doubt Tsvetelina Valkov Etching, Aquatint and Watercolor Monoprint 9" x 12" $680

Award of Merit

When combining printmaking and watercolor techniques, the transparent appearance of aquarelle softens the heavy imprints of the ink, while the geometrical drawings of the etched plates form the construction of my prints. The coalescence between the etched ink and watercolor contributes to the balance of the composition and color choices. The etched image becomes an armature that holds the watercolor floating elements. Here, I paint directly on an inked plate, and the printing welds together layers of images one over another. Often, monotypes like this turn into unusual images, unlike my expectations. I gladly accept the mechanical way of converting the initial paintings where the force of the printing leaves its final marks. 74 Click here to contact artist or for additional contact information visit page 81.

Midnight Harvest Tsvetelina Valkov Etching and Watercolor Monoprint 3" x 4.5" $380

This image is achieved by couples of etched layers, applied one over another on a copper plate. After being covered with ink, the plate is painted with watercolors.

Sweet Acids Tsvetelina Valkov Etching, Aquatint and Watercolor Monoprint 5.75" x 10" $380

Here, the countless curves of organic shapes’ “structure” soften the contrast between the mechanically divided printing ink and watercolor drops, as well as the contrast between the “sweet” and the “sour” . . .