Forum: Photography

Subject: Sneak Peek.....

Michelle A. opened this issue on Apr 22, 2004 ยท 13 posts

Michelle A. posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 4:00 PM

Apologies to everyone for being scarce both here and in the gallery..... I'm very bogged down with life outside of this place and I feel very badly about it. I hope no one thinks I am ignoring them.... :~( I'm still checking IM's but no time for much else I'm afraid. Working on another project and just wanted to share these couple of images quickly. These are part of a final project for school which may or may not be included in the contents of what I hand in. I spent most of the day yesterday in the darkroom and these are scanned prints. What will result at the end is a hand crafted book. And a dry mounted print. This first image is the result of painting on developer with a paper towel, solarizing and then redeveloping the entire print.

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Michelle A. posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 4:02 PM

This second is the almost the same process...but with selective developing.... placed immediately into stop bath and then fixer.

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

creanum posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 4:03 PM

Wonderful work Michele

Michelle A. posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 4:04 PM

The third.... selective developing.... no solarization. Initial exposure in darkroom was at done with a 3 1/2 filter to attain high contrast...

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

MGD posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 4:26 PM

You're proving that a crossover between photography and fine art is possible ... now we just have to figure out ... MGD

OldFaithful posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 4:38 PM

These are wonderful...such different moods from 1 neg:) Fabulous darkroom work, Michelle:) If I had to pick a fav, it would be #3..gives you an almost sad angel look:)

logiloglu posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 6:18 PM

a very expressive work, almost like painting, Michelle.i love it. !!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

Tedz posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 6:33 PM

Don't worry Michelle...about being away...I have told everybody I am the New Moderator...so they better watch it...now...this is kool...I have a picture of You Dressed now too...sigh...all the best...everything is under control with Me in Charge...Hugz :]

zhounder posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 9:35 PM

Outstanding work! I am very impressed. I particularly like the last one for I can see your wings better. But being the dark toned lover I am the first appeals to me on a different level. However I do love them all! You are an outstanding artist! Magick Michael

FearaJinx posted Thu, 22 April 2004 at 9:59 PM

Those are so neat! Awesome work! Now I wanna try that!

cynlee posted Fri, 23 April 2004 at 9:31 PM

wow... how come we didn't get to do this! luv the technique... the first 2 look like stone statue angels & the 3rd is my favorite too for it's more... you! :] oh yeah... don't worry... tedz & misha got it covered

addiek posted Sat, 24 April 2004 at 6:57 AM

Great work Michelle... adding wings to the 'powerful dress sense'huh.

danob posted Mon, 26 April 2004 at 5:52 AM

Wonderful and a nice reminder of the skills we may lose messing around with Potato Shop!! Love Number 3 !!

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"All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice" Eliott Erwitt