Hello, and welcome to this weeks blog page. I would like to call attention to the reality that most of these art works are very similar. This collection is somewhat like a coin or stamp collection. In fact many people do refer to works of this type as "stamps". Just as there are no two rocks in the world that are exactly alike, all prints of this type are naturally different. This is what separates these works from our modern and post-modern coins and postage stamps. I do assure the viewer that the experienced eye definitely does see each plate as a separate entity. I would also like to point out how rare that it is to see so many of these art works in one collection.

Old Stone Plates

Hello! my name is Larry McCarty. I publish this blog each week to give You the opportunity to see some of the old stone printing plates that I have collected. These art works were created by the American Indians. Many people are not aware that the indigenous peoples that inhabited the Americas were polished draftsmen and engravers as well. We should remember when viewing these art works that some are very old. Their condition does effect the way that the image prints. Some may even be disturbing to some viewers. I actually started this site to give the advanced degree person access to what I consider to be art worthy of public record.

The true picture

After working on this project for about 35 years, I am growing old! At first it was those big pieces of rock that kept getting hung in my rotary tiller, when I plowed my garden. Later it was the exercise that I needed hiking on the old roads. Do keep in mind that my printing is now hindered by what my Neurologist calls "tremors". I like the effects but, you actually do not get a true picture of the plate. If only we had the hands of the Masters that created the images! They would show us how the work should be done.

Lost art found!

I must admit that each week when I post this blog page, I nearly "Freak right out" when I look at the illustrations that the week has produced! I do keep reminding all that these graphics have not been printed in centuries. They have been lost. Never captured for public record. The minerals that the plates are carved or etched on are so hard that the plate is still printable after 250 years or better! some are much older than that. The impact that this art work had on the European Art Establishment is a well kept secrete until this very day. Do take a close look and make files of what you like!!!