Drawing for next Printmaking Plate

Here it is:

Where my work stands...

At the moment my work is at a semi-stand still. Transitioning through projects. For photo class still working with Digital Negatives. I really enjoyed the last project working with models. It was the first time I have done it so intensely. I was rather pleased with the outcome of the work. For Printmaking, I am working on a new plate design. I think this time I want to experiment on a larger scale. I am also going to be working with a sugar lift so I am excited to see how that works.

Ralph Goings: American Photorealist Painter

Painting has never been my strong suit. I am really impressed with Ralph Goings abilities. Through a few of his works I needed to stop and ask myself whether they were actually painted or if they are photographs.

Here is the link to his website: http://www.ralphlgoings.com/

Black And White Portraits By Suresh Natarajan

These are some really well done Portraits. I really enjoy the range of tonal value in them. Also, the emotion he is able to get out of the models is impressive. I like the different use of Depth of Field and Camera Controls.

Here is a link to a website with some examples of his work: http://do-while.com/black-and-white-portraits-by-suresh-natarajan/

Carl Warner Photography

I found this artist online. His name is Carl Warner. He work is interesting. He mixes stills, moving, and photographs.

Check him out: http://www.carlwarner.com/

Digital Negative

For the digital image below, I am making a digital negative for and am going to print in the dark room.

Digital Photo

Took this with new camera.
It was shot in color but I used Photoshop to make it a black and white image.
Also played with the levels and used the spot healing brush.

First Plate From Printmaking

Here is an interesting article...

http://www.nonsensesociety.com/2009/06/photography-to-die-for/