Grafist@aol.com
Date: 02/12/02-01:13:47 PM Z
The search goes on,
One of my favorite subjects is cloud
formations........and then landscape with overtones of abstract forms which
come from the environment being photographed. Direct Carbon is a lengthy
process demanding many tests before settling on a batch of useable material
tho' much manipulation is possible with sawdust and brushes. Gum does not
get reported as being so easy to control whilst the image is sometimes lost
altogether. Oleobrom, on the other hand, might offer a system which is midway
between the two processes, rather like Bromoil. Viewing clouds regularly in
my garden I see, as many people do, suggestions of animals, faces, monsters
etc.,(I do sometimes get very, very drunk*****JOKE*****) but getting these
images onto paper presents a problem which could be interesting to explore
further. That is my own personal little story. Are there any ideas floating
around out there regarding the suitability of particular processes for
particular subjects? e.g. Portraiture seems to be unsuitable for Bromoil
(mentioned in Gene Laughter's recent article in Amateur Photographer
magazine). For what subject is Gum most suitable (or not suitable).......in
YOUR opinion?
Best for now. Clouds at night are great.
John- ftgrfst
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