One famous use of Prussian Blue can be seen in Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, c. 1830. Inspired by Europe’s synthetic pigment, the Japanese woodblock print artist Hokusai combined Prussian Blue with Indigo to create an especially rich effect. This inspiration came full circle when Vincent Van Gogh saw Hokusai’s artwork in the Paris International Exposition in 1867. Van Gogh would use those same blue swirl patterns later on in his famous painting Starry Night. And it's all thanks to Prussian Blue!
If you've ever turned over a piece of jewelry and noticed a tiny stamp reading 925, you may have wondered what it means. Is it real silver? Is it valuable? And what's the difference between sterling, coin silver, and pure silver?
At the heart of the etching genre lies its mastery of intricate detail, the kind that’s perfect for depicting illustrations and the lives of people across the ages in candidness and accuracy.
An award-winning master artist, teacher, and wildlife enthusiast, David Hunter enjoys demonstrating the craft of depicting animals and the great outdoors in his etchings. His wonderful interpretations of the Outer Banks are no exception, and they often herald the celebration of classic American summers and their natural settings.
