Re: deep dark shadows monochromatic gum

That wasn't a big problem - thank all of You for the tips!
Paul

On Monday 13 February 2006 22:11, Hamish Stewart wrote:
> Paul,
>
> Sorry for taking such a long time to respond to your question - which
> others have already responded to. However I just wanted to add further
> option in addition to those Christina and Dave have already offered; I
> would recommend Indanthrone blue. Given enough exposure for the shadows
> this will add a nice depth to the shadows. The mix Christina suggested I
> would expect to give an even more intense depth though - depends on what
> you want to achieve. Try a few different ways and decide what works best
> for you!
>
> Regards
>
> Hamish Stewart
>
> Gum Bichromate Photographer http://www.gumphoto.co.uk
>
> hamish@gumphoto.co.uk
>
> On 7/2/06 22:42, "paul gega" <pawel_gega@o2.pl> wrote:
> > hi all,
> >
> > What is the deepest value that can be achived from a typical (not too
> > dark or light) pigment ? i'm trying now to make monochromatic gum
> > bichormate (in violet) but the most important part of those prints are
> > the shadows - i want them in deep , almost black value - those prints im
> > mading in violet.
> >
> > Is it the good idea to mix violet with black pigment to last , most dark
> > layer?
> >
> > -some useful tips quickly needed :)
> >
> > regrds,
> > paul gega.
Received on Mon Feb 13 16:38:57 2006