Giclee demonstration at HVAA ~ 9/9/2009
To photographers, giclee is a term that means nothing more than archival printing using pigment inks on inkjet printers with fine art paper stock.
To painters, curators, collectors, galleries and educators – there is an intrinsic value. Giclee is recognized and appreciated as a “badge” of excellence and permanence in reproduction prints.
I am planning to demonstrate giclee for my local artist’s organization with a twist. This will be a live demonstration INCLUDING photography. That is, I will be copying watercolor originals using a macro lens and studio lighting to create the calibrated working file. Here is the announcement from the HVAA (Hurricane Valley Arts Alliance).
The date is September 9, 2009 ~ plan ahead.
On our September 9, 2009 (please note – this is the second Wednesday) meeting , HVAA member Bob Kulon will present a live demonstration of the giclee print making process. The primary goal of this demo will be to copy original watercolor paintings as marketable, archival fine art reproductions. Giclee involves photographic and digital components. Bob will demonstrate the following steps:
- What is giclee and how did it originate?
- Lighting and photographing the original watercolor painting.
- Converting the digital file into a accurate representation of the original.
- Printing the file using archival fine art materials.
This will be a “live” experience using originals provided by the HVAA audience members in attendance. You are welcome to bring one piece (flat, not rolled) for demonstration. You will get to take your giclee home – time permitting. The value of this 13×19 reproduction is normally $17 plus repro photography charges; so you want to come early and get your art in the queue. Bob will explain the giclee services he offers should you wish to outsource this work.
Our meetings take place at 6:30 P.M. at the Hurricane City Public Library. Hope that you can all attend this wonderful presentation.
Two More For The Road
I currently don’t have much more time to process my images from my recent California trip. Rather than leave you all hanging, I thought I’d post a few more from the short time I spent at Mono Lake for a pleasant sunset and a visit to Bodie Ghost Town.
Again? Yes, again! Another magazine credit for Deb Bice
For the second month in a row, Debbie Bice has a featured image in Shutterbug Magazine. On page 14 of the June 2009 issue, she has another photo from London. (This is in the Creativity: Community: Picture This! section. The theme was Backlight.) This one is a rather artistic view of silhouettes taken from the Tower Bridge. Hats off to Debbie! Keep up the good work.
The Olive Shack
This is my second trip to Lee Vining, California. On the first trip, in October of 2007, I found this “olive” shack just off US-395 about 5 miles south of town. Here is today’s sun up image.
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
I thought I would share a typical shot I got last night from Shulman’s Grove…
Off to the Sierras
I will be away for a few days on a photo expedition to the Sierras. Specifically, Bishop, CA (Alabama Hills, Patriarch Grove) and Lee Vining, CA (Yosemite, Bodie Ghost Town, Convict Lake, June Lake Loop). I will be camping and “roughing it”. I hope to share some new images when I return.
Making Lemonade: Red Cliff Recreational Area
This week I took a few friends up to Red Cliffs Recreational Area, a very interesting “park” near Leeds, Utah. This area is administered by the NPS. There wasn’t much happening at the waterfalls since the summer draught has already dried up the water flow. Rather than waste the trip, I separated myself from the others to produce these HDR images.
Valley of Fire – HOT, HOT, VERY HOT!
Last week, I went on an overnight shoot to the Valley of Fire, Nevada’s “first” state park.
Sunrise Panorama
Looks more like the valley of the moon, no?
