About the Artworks
“The inspiration for my work is the country side in its many forms. Sketches, photographs and observations combine with the inner idea to form the seed for each composition, which goes through many stages of execution before the finished proof emerges.” Stephen Whittle
The Craft of Etching
The craft of etching dates back over 400 years. Nowadays, with the widespread use of photographically reproduced images it is important to emphasize the completely different nature of the autographic prints such as lithographs, etchings, and engravings, where the artist draws the image directly onto the plates and is involved in the very individual methods of inking and printing.
To learn more, watch this video of Stephen explaining the process.
About the Artist
Stephen Whittle was born in Leeds, England in 1953. He began etching at the Chelsea School of Art in 1970 and continued at Brighton College of Art, from which he received an honors degree in fine art in 1975.
Our Story
Stephen Whittle Studies was founded in 1980 to sell and distribute the work of Master Printmaker and artist, Stephen Whittle. Stephen passed away in July 2000.
The beautiful legacy of his art continues to be available through his wife, Philippa and children, Asha and Simon.
His etchings are collected and owned by lovers and appreciaters all over the world.
This website is founded to bring Stephen’s art to the wider public again.
