The drawing material is washed out with lithotine, leaving behind a ghost image on the stone’s surface.Then, I buff the gum arabic evenly using cheesecloth. I use materials like gum arabic and TAPEM to create areas where the stone will receive water. After that, it’s time for some chemical magic.Once the drawing is complete, I apply rosin and talc to establish the drawing inside the stone – this is called an etch. Next, it’s time to get creative! I use greasy materials like litho pencils or lithographic crayons to draw my design directly onto the surface of the stone.Then, I get to work preparing the stone by cleaning and polishing it until it’s pristine clean. I start by selecting a flat lithographic stone (bavarian limestone) that’s perfect for holding both grease and water.Let me take you on a journey through my lithographic process!
