Hi folks,
here we go again with another “The Story Behind” post :)

One of my premises for the new year is that I want to start again working with alternative processes. After a very long break, almost 8 years, I started last Sunday to create a bromoil image.
I really have enjoyed to create it, all the preparations and then the work itself.

A paint brush instead of a mouse, a sheet of paper instead of a screen… like a travel back in time… the process itself as a whole unit, making me being a part of it, with every brush move, with every break to look at it and every decision where to reveal more of the hidden beauty and make a unique piece of art… that’s something I enjoy again and again.

The preparation was a bit “modern” as I have Read the rest of this entry »

Twelve Shots is a heartfelt compilation – a book that describes my unmasked passion, moments which are deeply personal and haunting. Within each of us are a kaleidoscopic variety of thoughts and feelings which I have attempted to convey through my art. It was not easy to restrict this book to only 12 pieces that encompass my span of emotions for this series. I labored over the sequence of images to Read the rest of this entry »

The TIPA and BIPP Awards winner Hahnemühle FineArt announces the launch of Digital Fine Art Baryta paper for autumn 2007.
As a traditional artist’s paper the “FineArt Baryta 325″ will combine an ultra smooth surface with an original Baryta finish. The digital Baryta paper has Hahnemuhle™ unique “touch and feel” experience and is a premium replacement for traditional Baryta papers from analogue laboratories. The new paper contains barium sulphate in the coating that enhances the typical reflecting gloss, high dmax, large colour gamut and sharp image definition of a Baryta paper.

Hahnemüle will showcase first samples of “FineArt Baryta 325″, made from 100% alpha cellulose with an ultra smooth surface and a grammage of 325 gsm, at upcoming international photo shows: Sonimagphoto in Barcelona, Salon de la Photo in Paris, Imaging Expo in Shanghai and PhotoPlus International in New York.

Market launch is set for autumn 2007. YAY! :-)