Silverpoint Originals

Silverpoint, a commonly-used medium during the Renaissance, involves making marks with a pointed rod of silver on specially-treated paper or board. Rods of other types of metal – gold, copper, lead or platinum – will also make marks but silver, in particular, has traditionally been favored because as it tarnishes, the pale gray lines become darker & the entire drawing takes on a unique character. Linda sometimes supports her silverpoint drawings with other media, such as watercolor or touches of gouache.