Photographing Gelatin Prints – Off the Pier

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gelatin print by linda germain Yesterday, I  created several gelatin plate monotype prints with the masking stencil of my brother fishing of the pier in Rye Harbor, NH.

Enjoy Photographing Gelatin Prints?

Today, I wanted to photograph them, so I could share them online.  Lighting is always a challenge for me.  I like to keep it simple and not have to correct in photoshop too much.

I like it to be as accurate as possible.  I think I would like to hire someone to help me get it right.  Every  time I set up to shoot, think it will be easier or different, but it is not.

  • too much light
  • not enough light
  • wrong color light
  • uneven light

I might have to investing in some more equipment to accurately photograph my gelatin plate monotype prints.

Photographing gelatin prints and art work is very important to online sales and communication.

I have figured out a couple of things:

  1. white paper background
  2. sticky putty to “pin them to the wall
  3. use the custom white balance
  4. use the tripos
  5. self timer
  6. zoom in a bit

Want to make some gelatin prints  of your own?

Join me for a printmaking workshop soon.

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Gelatin Printing in the Studio

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gelatin printing in the studio I did some gelatin printing in my studio today.  I decided to create a series of prints from the masking stencil that I created from a picture of my brother fishing off the pier in Rye Harbor.

I did a couple of different techniques that helped to produce a strong series of gelatin prints.

  • I cut my bristol board to size first while I still had clean hands
  • I put a piece of removable tape on the edges of the bristol board so I would have a place to hold the gelatin print with my dirty fingers
  • I printed several practice pieces
  • I experimented with different mark making tools
  • I removed the tape right away so it would not become permanently stuck to the gelatin print.

I made about 16 gelatin prints with the intention of creating 10 finished prints.  That was a new approach for me too – to have a product goal.  I ended up with 9 finished prints – close to goal.

Would you like to come to my studio and make a series of gelatin prints?  If so then, check out the workshop schedule.  Hopefully there will be a date that works for you.

If you are new to gelatin printing watch a few of my videos and check out the flickr page to see what other folks are doing with their gelatin prints.

Happy printing!

 

 

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Mixed Media Gelatin Prints on the table

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Mixed media gelatin prints by linda germain
Gelatin plate prints

I managed to get to the studio and make a few 4″ x 6″ mixed media gelatin prints with my power boy masking stencil.  I used the golden open acrylics too.

I also used the masking frame to get the nice clean finished edge.  That is a challenge for dirty fingers me.

I have been letting myself get stopped by my thoughts and judgements lately and by the need to produce a product.  Hmm?  How do we get separated from our purpose?

I think I was looking outside myself too much.

Hey if you need/want to come play and print with me then check out my gelatin printmaking workshop schedule and sign up for a class.

Happy Printing!

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Take a Tiny step when setting goals

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gelatin printmaking class with linda germain
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I was setting goals and overwhelmed by all I needed to learn to switch this site over.  Then I remembered to break it down into micro steps.  Wow what a difference that made for me.  I got some fantastic help from the tech guys at Cyberchimps and the guys at Bluehost are always there to help me.

So hopefully I can remember this the next time I get overwhelmed.  I have many so many art goals/intentions that I want to get done.  Many of them are not immediately attainable, so they seem unattainable.

Oh I got a great cartoon from Hugh MacLeod, Gaping Void – check it out here  It was perfect timing for me.

Well – off to the gym,

Enjoy!

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To be present is a gift

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mixed media print by linda germainSo I am pleased I have made progress on this site.  The support guys have been great!  I am very pleased with the service. I am having challenges with the insert of a photo.  It seems so simple but it is not.  The photo just wants to push the text and not wrap?  Hmm how do I get it where I want it?  Is it best  to add it first or last.  I am going to do an experiment and see.  Raining here, good for the plants.

I am thinking add the photo at the end and maybe it will go where I want it to.  Well I will give that a try.  Let’s see what gifts i can be present to, today!

Enjoy!

 

 

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