Newspapers on the Table - Still Life by Darien Payne

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Newspapers on the Table - Still Life Etching on Heavy Paper, #20/150

Black and white etching by Darien Payne (American, … Read more Newspapers on the Table - Still Life Etching on Heavy Paper, #20/150

Black and white etching by Darien Payne (American, b. 1951). This piece is a meticulously detailed depiction of newspapers and envelopes, rendered with sharp, precise lines using the hardground etching technique. The artist masterfully employs cross-hatching and stippling to create depth, contrast, and a rich tonal range, emphasizing the folds, creases, and textures of the papers. Light and shadow play dynamically across the composition, adding movement to the still scene. This piece captures the transient nature of print media with striking realism and technical mastery.

Numbered and signed along the bottom edge: 20/150 Darien Payne
Presented in a metal frame with a tan mat.
Frame size: 16.5"H x 12.5"W
Print size: 7"H x 6"W

Darien Payne (American, b. 1951) is an artist and printmaker from Santa Cruz, CA. She is primarily known for small scale, finely detailed watercolors, often with everyday scenes as the subject.

Member, California Society of Printmakers

Exhibitions and Publications:
2020 – “The Ripple Effect” – Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, CA
2008 – “Around the Kitchen Table” – Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA
1997 – Quarry West Magazine, 33rd Issue, Santa Cruz, CA
1993 – “Currents” - Art Museum of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA
1992 – “Works From Home” - Smith Gallery, Sana Cruz, CA
1991 – “Contemporary Printmaking Invitational” – Janet Turner Print Gallery, Chico, CA
1991 – Victoria Cameron Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1991 – Biennial Juried Exhibition – Monterey Museum, Monterey, CA
1987 – Stevenson College Library, UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA
1985 – Lawson Gallery, Palo Alto, CA See less