Bill Ritchie Work in Japan
in the
Michitaka Nakahara Collection
Target Heart I
Specifications: 1971. Lithograph drawn on stone. Printed light green solid background and black image, 9 5/8 X 12 5/8 in on 12 5/8 X 15 1/4 in Van Gelder Zonen natural buff. T/P.
Artist's comment: The crayon manner of drawing lithographs is an antique approach to the art of lithography on stone, and it is a great way to contemplate and entertain oneself through inner dialogs. The placid water in which my imaginary target is half-submerged equals my state of mind when I draw this way, or, similarly, with silverpoint. Target I was the first in its series. Several followed and theyl started with the crayon manner. I built strong easels for the stones-- weighing up to 100 pounds each--to be like a drawing or painting surface.
Target Heart II
Specifications: 1972. Lithograph drawn on stone. Printed light green, sienna, black and overprinted white with rose tint, 19 1/2 X 13 3/4 in. on 24 X 18 in. Van Gelder Zonen natural buff. Signed lower right.
Artist's comment: Crayon manner drawing on stone is slow and exacting the way I did it, and a good way to contemplate my theme. This was when trees were taking the background to the bridge series and target hearts.
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