The Last Layer: New methods in digital printing for photography, fine art, and mixed media (Voices That Matter)

The Last Layer: New methods in digital printing for photography, fine art, and mixed media (Voices That Matter)
Bonny Pierce Lhotka (Author)

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Digital Printing

In The Last Layer–the follow-up to Digital Alchemy, her successful book on alternative printmaking techniques–Bonny Lhotka teaches how to make prints that take their inspiration from early printmaking processes. In this book, Lhotka shows readers step-by-step how to create modern-day versions of anthotypes, cyanotypes, tintypes, and daguerreotypes as well as platinum and carbon prints. She also reinvents the photogravure and Polaroid transfer processes and explores and explains groundbreaking techniques for combining digital images with traditional monotype, collograph, and etching press prints. By applying these classic techniques to modern images, readers will be able to recreate the look of historical printmaking techniques and explore the limits of their creative voice. Best of all, the only equipment required is a desktop inkjet printer that uses pigment inks, and a handful of readily available materials and supplies–not the toxic chemicals once required to perform these very same processes.
 
Leveraging her training as a traditional painter and printmaker, Bonny Lhotka brings new innovations and inventions that combine the best of centuries of printmaking technique with modern technology to create unique works of art and photography. After years of experimentation and development, these new processes allow alternative photographers, traditional printer makers, and 21st century digital artists to express their creative voice in ways never before possible. 

• Rank: #37721 in Books
• Published on: 2013-03-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Description #1 by Gallery Direct Art:

Artist: Drew Darcy Title: Blush Image Size: 30" x 36" Edition: Artist Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Medium: Canvas Board About the Artist: History and Background Born in Shrewsbury in 1976 I am the eldest of twin boys. Being the son of a doctor and a nurse, I always felt in safe hands right from the start. My artistic flare may well have been passed down from my mother's side. She was one of a family of ten children. Music and art was a central part of growing up in Dublin. My grandfather was from five generations of tailors and trained in Saville Row to become a bespoke tailor. He had three shops in Ireland, one of which was in historical Kilmainham, Dublin. On my father s side, my grandfather was an industrial designer and skilled draughtsman. Thus the fabric of the artist was woven! I can remember drawing from an early age, and was first introduced to oil painting at Stonyhurst College, Lancashire. I revelled in the fact that I could make my indelible mark on my own canvas, just like the great painters before me. Hundreds of hours were spent in the Art Room , where I learnt many of the techniques I use today. I was given a great freedom in my art classes and achieved grade A's in GCSE and A-level Art & Design. Moving to Birmingham, I successfully completed a BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design at Bourneville Art College. In the time waiting for the paint to dry, I found that music and song writing was another creative output for me. I formed a guitar band and spent a few years performing all over the UK and Ireland. Music is still an abiding passion of mine. However I found myself continually drawn back to the canvas, and in 2002 I threw myself into my art and dedicated all my time into developing my own unique style that I hope will eventually lead me to stand out from the current leading artists of the world. After successfully exhibiting and selling my work in some carefully chosen galleries around the country, I later had the opportunity to show five new pieces at the Autumn Fair in Birmingham 2004. This was my opportunity to get a first hand reaction from art collectors, galleries and many of the larger publishing houses. I was overwhelmed with such a great response to my work and this was a huge boost to my confidence. After meeting Glyn Washington and his team, I felt that Washington Green were the right company to launch me onto the main stage. Enjoy! Ideas and Inspirations Music, fashion, modern design, film, photography, advertising, and my ever-changing moods are some of the many subjects that can spark off my creative process. I admire many artists like Gerhard Richter, Francis Bacon, and Edward Hopper to name but a few. I like to take in artistic flavours from my favourite artists, absorb them and throw them all back in to the mix to make my own distinctive style. Many hours are spent gathering photographs and other sources of reference. My work is mainly figurative and I like to capture moments in time, whilst still trying to keep a sense of movement and realism. Once I have enough to work with I can manipulate images using my computer and can quickly realise my initial ideas on screen. I can then get a feel of what the final piece will look like, change colours, cut and paste. I embrace technology and love the fact that I can marry traditional methods with the modern and new. However, nothing compares with the magic that can be created with a brush stroke. No digital imagery or computer power can get even close to that invaluable human touch. I eagerly anticipate transposing the developed ideas onto canvas. From Palette to Picture The first touch of paint on a primed canvas is always the most rewarding. I try to keep as much of those first layers as possible, why fix something that isn t broken. I think this is my secret to keeping a fresh look to my work. The paint is applied with brushes only and I use little or no paint thinners. The consistency of the oil paint straight from the tube works perfectly for me. I m not afraid of using space within my paintings; less can mean more, allowing the painting to invite the mind to imagine. The contrast with colours, textures, light and shade are some of the many elements that continually fascinate me. A Day In The life of I start the day by flooding my house with as much daylight as possible. I work from home having transformed a spare room into a small studio. It is simple, clean, and modern - reflecting my artistic style. White walls surround me to reflect light; there is a chair, desk, easel, guitar and a computer in one corner. Depending on my creative mood I may develop new projects or lose myself in brushwork and canvas. Music is never far away. It is a constant friend and companion to soothe away the hours. Some evenings may be spent socialising, dining out, band rehearsals or you may just find me back in my studio immersing myself in my work.

Description #2 by Etsy - DoyleMaher:

Bobbi Doyle-Maher SepiaGraphs {C} Southern Gardens "Purple Iris I" Medium: Print Surface: Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster Paper Overall size: 6 3/4 x 8 inches Image Size: 4.1/2 x 6 with a 3/4 inch white border Print is being sold unframed and unmatted. Print is signed by the artist. No.0522 copyright 2013 by Bobbi Doyle-Maher Any and all reproduction rights are reserved by the artist About the Art: The image began with my own photograph. I worked with digital software to create a one of a kind image. Each image consists of many layers, including my paintings, photos, and abstract imagery. About the Print: I print each image using color profiles that I make to best match the inks and paper type used for the print. Every effort is made to ensure that the colors match as closely as possible the colors and values that are in the original painting. The Epson Ultrachrome inks used are rated to last over 100 years. About the Artist: Bobbi Doyle-Maher is a native of East Tennessee. She is self-taught and began painting in 1974. She is proficient in various mediums including watercolor, oil, pastel, acrylic, monotype, encaustic and Digital Imaging. Her work hangs in private collections in the US and abroad. Many of her traditional paintings are painted from memory. She feels a strong kinship with nature and her primary goal is to create mood and feeling in her work. Publications Mastering Digital Printing: Harald Johnson 2003, Gallery Showcase Digital Collage and Painting: Susan Bloom 2006 Mastering Digital Printing: Harald Johnson, 2nd edition 2005 (Cover) and Gallery Showcase Tutorial: DP&I.com 50 Fast Photoshop 7 Techniques: Gregory Georges 2002 Muse Whispers: volume two (Cover) The Other Side: A Collection of Poems (Cover) The Big Picture: May/June 2002, pg.64 Awards Seybold San Francisco 2002, Sept. 9-12: Finalist Digital Art Gallery Adobe Digital Imaging Competition 2003. Honorable Mention Corel Procreate Painter Digitalism Tour: Digital Art Gallery AGO Gallery: Dec. 2002, Artist of the month Tennessee Artists Spring Show: Second Place Music & Arts Festival, Sevierville TN: Second Place 1978, 1976, 1974

Description #3 by Gallery Direct Art:

Artist: Drew Darcy Title: Silver Lady Size: 30" x 30" Edition: Artist Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition to 95 Medium: Silkscreen on Aluminium About the Art: History and Background Born in Shrewsbury in 1976 I am the eldest of twin boys. Being the son of a doctor and a nurse, I always felt in safe hands right from the start. My artistic flare may well have been passed down from my mother's side. She was one of a family of ten children. Music and art was a central part of growing up in Dublin. My grandfather was from five generations of tailors and trained in Saville Row to become a bespoke tailor. He had three shops in Ireland, one of which was in historical Kilmainham, Dublin. On my father s side, my grandfather was an industrial designer and skilled draughtsman. Thus the fabric of the artist was woven! I can remember drawing from an early age, and was first introduced to oil painting at Stonyhurst College, Lancashire. I revelled in the fact that I could make my indelible mark on my own canvas, just like the great painters before me. Hundreds of hours were spent in the Art Room , where I learnt many of the techniques I use today. I was given a great freedom in my art classes and achieved grade A's in GCSE and A-level Art & Design. Moving to Birmingham, I successfully completed a BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design at Bourneville Art College. In the time waiting for the paint to dry, I found that music and song writing was another creative output for me. I formed a guitar band and spent a few years performing all over the UK and Ireland. Music is still an abiding passion of mine. However I found myself continually drawn back to the canvas, and in 2002 I threw myself into my art and dedicated all my time into developing my own unique style that I hope will eventually lead me to stand out from the current leading artists of the world. After successfully exhibiting and selling my work in some carefully chosen galleries around the country, I later had the opportunity to show five new pieces at the Autumn Fair in Birmingham 2004. This was my opportunity to get a first hand reaction from art collectors, galleries and many of the larger publishing houses. I was overwhelmed with such a great response to my work and this was a huge boost to my confidence. After meeting Glyn Washington and his team, I felt that Washington Green were the right company to launch me onto the main stage. Enjoy! Ideas and Inspirations Music, fashion, modern design, film, photography, advertising, and my ever-changing moods are some of the many subjects that can spark off my creative process. I admire many artists like Gerhard Richter, Francis Bacon, and Edward Hopper to name but a few. I like to take in artistic flavours from my favourite artists, absorb them and throw them all back in to the mix to make my own distinctive style. Many hours are spent gathering photographs and other sources of reference. My work is mainly figurative and I like to capture moments in time, whilst still trying to keep a sense of movement and realism. Once I have enough to work with I can manipulate images using my computer and can quickly realise my initial ideas on screen. I can then get a feel of what the final piece will look like, change colours, cut and paste. I embrace technology and love the fact that I can marry traditional methods with the modern and new. However, nothing compares with the magic that can be created with a brush stroke. No digital imagery or computer power can get even close to that invaluable human touch. I eagerly anticipate transposing the developed ideas onto canvas. From Palette to Picture The first touch of paint on a primed canvas is always the most rewarding. I try to keep as much of those first layers as possible, why fix something that isn t broken. I think this is my secret to keeping a fresh look to my work. The paint is applied with brushes only and I use little or no paint thinners. The consistency of the oil paint straight from the tube works perfectly for me. I m not afraid of using space within my paintings; less can mean more, allowing the painting to invite the mind to imagine. The contrast with colours, textures, light and shade are some of the many elements that continually fascinate me. A Day In The life of I start the day by flooding my house with as much daylight as possible. I work from home having transformed a spare room into a small studio. It is simple, clean, and modern - reflecting my artistic style. White walls surround me to reflect light; there is a chair, desk, easel, guitar and a computer in one corner. Depending on my creative mood I may develop new projects or lose myself in brushwork and canvas. Music is never far away. It is a constant friend and companion to soothe away the hours. Some evenings may be spent socialising, dining out, band rehearsals or you may just find me back in my studio immersing myself in my work.