From photo to work of art

Photos can be transformed into very personal works of art in a variety of ways using a wide variety of materials, brushes, paint and printing presses.

But how does a photograph get onto canvas using manual techniques, or as a decorative element on a piece of furniture? How can it be embedded into the composition of a painting, or converted into a print template for lithography, intaglio, or screen printing?

This book offers a wealth of ideas and suggestions for creatively playing with photos and experimenting with mixed media techniques, collages, and wax. Some techniques are quite straightforward and can be implemented at home with little effort and simple tools. Others are more complex, requiring specific materials and tools and some prior knowledge. Where possible, alternatives to the simple homemade version are offered. A practical workbook and ideas book for beginners and advanced users, and for anyone who enjoys creatively playing with photos.

Contains chapters on the following topics:

• Cyanotype, albumen print, argyrotype, callitype and other analogue fine art printing techniques
• Chlorophyll printing
• Photogram techniques
• Solarfast light colors
• Working with liquid photo emulsion
• screen printing

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