Maija McDougal FRPS

• jeremychilds12

• Dec 15, 2005

Was this done on a computer I like the pixelized effect, and the tone. very nice

 

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  Gene_Laughter

• Dec 15, 2005

LOL. No, bromoil is done with brushes using lithographic inks. This produces a grainy effect. Perhaps the pixelization you see is the result of the scan?

Cheers,

Gene

 

• roy

• Dec 16, 2005

Which paper did you use for that Gene ? The border colour interests me.

 

• CarlRadford

• Dec 16, 2005

I am sure she is pleased with this image as you should be. I really must try this technique and soon - inspired!

 

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  Les McLean

• Dec 16, 2005

Gene, another wonderful portrait of my favourite Bromoilist and another good friend, in fact I have just written my christmas card to Maija this morning.

 

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  Bob F.

• Dec 16, 2005

Jeremy, google "bromoil print" for details of the process (Gene's name will pop up more than most ). Bromoils do seem to often suffer in the JPEG compression when displayed on the computer screen, probably because the compression algorithm likes smooth transitions and hates sharp edges and pointilistic effects, but the quality of Gene's always shines through.

Cheers, Bob.

 

• Thomassauerwein

• Dec 16, 2005

I sure have become a big fan of your images. Thanks for your efforts!

 

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  Gene_Laughter

• Dec 16, 2005

A few words about Maija. She was a concert flutist with the London symphony as well as a number of touring chamber music groups. Her husband, Jack, was a concert solo violinist. Maija took up photography in retirement and Jack took up painting. They both excelled in their new creative pursuits!

 

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  Dave Miller

• Dec 18, 2005

Good likeness Gene. I had the privilege of attending a workshop with Maija earlier this year with Jack assisting, she's a very good tutor.