From: Richard Sullivan (richsul@earthlink.net)
Date: 09/14/02-11:39:45 AM Z
I'd also like to add that the images are unlike anything else in the
photographic world. I suspect the uncanny look is due to the fact that
there are usually 12 or more coats, and though there is superb
registration, the image layers interact with each other causing a
"vibrating" visual sensation due to refraction between the layers that
makes the prints seem to glow. The do not look like Cibachromes or inkjet
prints on glossy paper. You have to see the real McCoy to understand.
Stu has shown them at Platypus and a number of receptions at our place
where very knowledgeable photographic people were in attendance and the
almost unanimous response was OHMYGOSH!
Stuart has worked on the process full time for several years now and will
be teaching workshops. I would warn folks that patience is the prime factor
as he takes better than a week to make one image. I suspect he could do two
at a time or even more but it is still quite time consuming.
His partner in crime is Stan Klimek www.stanklimek.com who is also a
stupendous gum printer. The cover image on his web site is a full tilt 100%
gum print as well. Both Stu and Stan worked together and shared information
on gum printing.
--Dick Sullivan
At 08:28 PM 9/13/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>I've seen it, and the real thing is better than the scan. Unreal clarity.
>
>Clay
>On Friday, September 13, 2002, at 07:48 PM, Cactus Cowboy wrote:
>
>>Thanks for posting the link.
>>
>>I can relate to the subject matter (desert scenic), and appreciate how well
>>the gum dichromate process works for this type of subject. I began printing
>>in gum because of my frustration with Cibachrome material. My first images
>>in gum were canyon scenes and indian rock art. Using the gum process with
>>pigments such as burnt sienna, raw umber, indian red, etc... really brought
>>my work to life. It's a welcome alternative to Cibachrome and conventional
>>color materials.
>>
>>Mr. Melvin's work appears to be of exceptionally fine quality, if the image
>>on the website is any indication. I'd love to see the actual prints.
>>
>>Best regards,
>>Dave in Big Wonderful Wyoming
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Kerik" <Kerik@Kerik.com>
>>To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
>>Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 12:39 PM
>>Subject: Stuart Melvin Website (beta)
>>
>>
>>>Since there was interest in seeing Stuart Melvin's gum prints earlier in
>>>the week, I talked to him this morning and he suggested I send this
>>>information to the list. I'm working on a website for Stuart that's in
>>>the infant stage (one page, one image so far). But, for those who are
>>>interested, at least you can get a glimpse at one of his prints. The
>>>image on this page is a 20x24 12-layer gum print (not gum over platinum)
>>>on Fabriano Uno HP. The neg was enlarged using the APHS film from an
>>>8x10 in-camera lens image.
>>>
>>>His website address will change eventually, but during the development
>>>stages will be on my website's server, so this URL is temporary:
>>>
>>>http://www.kerik.com/swmelvin/
>>>
>>>There is a contact link on this page so you can drop Stuart a line with
>>>your questions and comments.
>>>
>>>Best,
>>>Kerik
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