This is when I started to etch the outline of my dry point …show more content…
Although not by much, I would occasionally add a few details throughout my piece to better capture the look of Otto Dix’s dry points. I felt that my piece thoroughly showcased the exaggerated emotions, as well as the movement, portrayed throughout Dix’s pieces; yet I still felt that some of his techniques were not vibrant enough within my carving. As a result of this, I experimented with the thorns, vines, and shadows along the figures to better mimic the look of ruggedness within my artistically inspirational pieces. Yet, these experimental details were added on whims, and I still focused moreso on completing the originally planned image for the