Artwork copyright Kay Rood. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Ruisdael's Amsterdam I, 1982

Kay Rood
American (born 1945)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Artist Kay Rood created Ruisdael's Amsterdam I using a monotype print technique and the addition of colored pencil. This atmospheric landscape references 17th century Dutch landscape painter Jacob van Ruisdael. Monotypes are unique prints made by painting with inks directly onto the printing plate. Only one print can be made from the plate. The image is transferred onto paper using a printing press.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist and framer Kay Rood explores transformation and growth through her paintings and monotype prints. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. She ran a custom framing business specializing in the archival framing of fine art for 35 years.