Life By Flame | Original Etching Linework Artist Proof (9 x 6)

Unique Artist Proof • Hand-Pulled Intaglio Etching • Cotton Paper

Life By Flame is an original hand-pulled intaglio artist proof by Amy Poole (Bridges), created during the development stage of a larger etched print.

This is a one-of-a-kind proof impression—created during the process of refining the etched plate—and represents a moment in the artwork’s evolution that cannot be replicated.

While the final etched plate still exists and could produce future edition prints, the specific linework stage captured in this proof is permanently singular. It is the only print of its exact state.

Inspiration

Life By Flame reflects an exploration of transformation through process.

Rather than existing only as a finished image, this work also holds a stage of becoming—where line, pressure, and surface were still being adjusted and tested.

The artist proof functions as both artwork and record of decision-making within traditional intaglio printmaking.

It captures a moment where form is still active, shifting, and responsive.

Composition

The composition features expressive etched linework developed through the intaglio process, emphasizing structure, rhythm, and controlled mark-making.

The image carries the energy of construction rather than finality, with line quality reflecting experimentation and refinement during plate development.

Because this is an artist proof, subtle variations in ink density and impression make it distinct from any potential final edition prints.

Medium

• Hand-pulled intaglio artist proof
• Etched plate linework stage impression
• Oil-based printmaking ink
• Printed on archival cotton paper

Artwork Details

• Original artist proof (one of a kind state)
• Image size: 9 x 6 inches
• Matted to 11 x 14 inch hand-cut mat
• Signed by the artist (Amy Poole / Bridges)
• Protected in archival sleeve for shipping
• Backed with rigid board to prevent bending or damage
• Unframed

About This Work

Life By Flame is a rare example of printmaking as process documentation.

It captures a transitional state within the creation of a larger etched work—preserving a stage that cannot be recreated once the plate progresses beyond it.