They are looking at something that is plain as everyday life but at the same time different in an intangible way. The intangible quality that the viewer can't put their finger on is the controlled presentation of the work. The prints are dark and moody. This is meant to give them a somber dreamlike quality and the best way to depict a moody scene is with a mezzotint. It allows me to use a rich black that I couldn't get with other forms of printmaking.
Mezzotints are also different than other forms of printmaking in that they are very time intensive.
Gestural marks are easier to do in their forms of printmaking. Mezzotints are best done in a slow methodical fashion that brings out a wide range of light and dark. If a person is going to bother using a mezzotint, they are someone that is going to spend a lot of time rendering an image. This requires somewhat of a brooding personality. The personality eventually transfers into the work through time adding to the mood of the piece.