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01/14/2006 04:45:21 PM · #1 |
Greetings...
I went to an art exhibit yesterday and saw something I have seen before and have been interested in experimenting with. There is a local artist who makes black and white photographic prints and then paints on top of the print. The prints aren't entirely painted over. It's usually just certain areas of the print where the artist has added color back to the image.
Has anyone here done this before? If so, what types of paints did you use for the process?
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01/14/2006 04:59:01 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Greetings...
I went to an art exhibit yesterday and saw something I have seen before and have been interested in experimenting with. There is a local artist who makes black and white photographic prints and then paints on top of the print. The prints aren't entirely painted over. It's usually just certain areas of the print where the artist has added color back to the image.
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Do you really like those? I have done it in the past but only to rescue a really low contrast negative where a re-shoot was out of the question (portrait of a horse). The results came out great and the customer was more then pleased, but I for one would have liked to have been able to get the perfect image straight from the camera. That is what I strive for.
I used Higgins waterproof ink on art photo paper (don't remember the brand)
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01/14/2006 05:01:52 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Greetings...
I went to an art exhibit yesterday and saw something I have seen before and have been interested in experimenting with. There is a local artist who makes black and white photographic prints and then paints on top of the print. The prints aren't entirely painted over. It's usually just certain areas of the print where the artist has added color back to the image.
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Do you really like those? I have done it in the past but only to rescue a really low contrast negative where a re-shoot was out of the question (portrait of a horse). The results came out great and the customer was more then pleased, but I for one would have liked to have been able to get the perfect image straight from the camera. That is what I strive for.
I used Higgins waterproof ink on art photo paper (don't remember the brand) |
I really liked some of the ones I saw yesterday. I'm not looking for an opportunity to 'correct' anything. I just want to experiment with the multimedia concept of coloring black and white prints.
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01/14/2006 05:03:16 PM · #4 |
I like the idea too! I think you can also add some "strange" colors to your photo.
I think you can use matte photo paper for the best? or can it also be done with glossy photo paper? |
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01/14/2006 05:38:56 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by biteme:
I like the idea too! I think you can also add some "strange" colors to your photo.
I think you can use matte photo paper for the best? or can it also be done with glossy photo paper? |
If doing this from a printed digital file (as opposed to a darkroom image) I would recommend using an art, canvas or watercolor paper made for a digital printer.
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01/14/2006 05:44:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
If doing this from a printed digital file (as opposed to a darkroom image) I would recommend using an art, canvas or watercolor paper made for a digital printer. |
Do you think Epson's radiant white watercolor paper and/or enhanced matte would work ok?
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01/14/2006 05:55:27 PM · #7 |
just lurking to find out more..I've always wanted to try this out in my darkroom - so far all i have used is sepia toner, not sure where i should get inks/oils from for handcolouring.
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01/14/2006 05:57:52 PM · #8 |
| Get out your box of crayolas.... encaustic is one techniques I have used with photos, but also photos layered with intaglio and lithograph. Art or drawing 101 at your local U would also provide some ideas.... There are many artists who practice in mixed media. For some other examples, some of the early 20th century moderns were quite amazing in the development of this. folk artists regularly use this technique.... Have fun with it. |
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01/14/2006 06:04:34 PM · #9 |
I used to use standard oil based paints and plain Ilford paper in high school. Just dry brush and rub in with a rag or soft cloth to colorize areas, but I imagine you could completely cover an are pretty easily also.
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01/14/2006 06:11:57 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by nsbca7:
If doing this from a printed digital file (as opposed to a darkroom image) I would recommend using an art, canvas or watercolor paper made for a digital printer. |
Do you think Epson's radiant white watercolor paper and/or enhanced matte would work ok? |
The emulsion (if that is what it is still called) on the matte might shift if worked, but the Epson Watercolor paper is made for that. I would buy sample packs and experiment. Also, a heavy stock, hot pressed watercolor paper may be worth trying. (cold pressed may damage your printer)
Message edited by author 2006-01-14 18:12:27.
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01/14/2006 07:19:34 PM · #11 |
Water color pencils are cool for this. You can draw on the print then wet it with a brush to liquify. I once had some tinting crayons especially for photographs that worked this way too. They were leftover from the olden days when people colorized portraits.
Message edited by author 2006-01-14 19:20:30. |
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