This last weekend we took a road trip in the middle-of-nowhere Wisconsin. An art trip to collect an etching press and other printing supplies that I bought. On the way I got to take a few pictures that I want to paint or make prints from.
Since all the stuff wasn't going to fit in our SUV, we had to ask Phil to come along with his Subaru, hoping two vehicles would be suffice.
Almost. The base of the etching press had to go on the roof rack!
What's lacking in this post is the pictures of us carrying a heaviest part of the press stretcher-style (as Joe would say "Indiana Jones Arc of the Covenant style). Joe, Phil, and me!
At our house we were saved by Joe's cousin Al and a refrigerator dolly. Only this time the thousand pound press went down the stairs.
Here the etching press is all back in one piece at its new home. I got it from Bill, who gave me a two-day crash course in etching some years ago. The press was originally built for Bill's teacher Fred, who I got to know for about a year before he passed, but definitely left me quite an impression. I am honored to have this press with his name on it. Very inspirational! Now I only need to print some!!
P.S. For all the heavy lifting and chauffeuring all weekend long, Joe was rewarded by visiting our beloved Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls. We took the tour, had our samples, and did some shopping there. Conveniently my etching press was located in the next city. You might say I bribed Joe with beer!
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