First Attempt At Bromoil

Mark, I don't know what bromoil is, but this is great.

-Laura

Mark, I'm waiting for my bleach and inks shipment from B&S. I've been planning to venture into bromoil for quite some time. You beat me to it and did a very nice job on this first one. I can only hope that my first will be even remotely as good as yours is. As far as not being happy with the contrast, ultimately you have to make yourself happy so just keep at it and you'll be there I'm sure. But as for the audience's point of view, this member of the audience gives you two thumbs up.

Sensational first bromoil, Mark!!! You should be very proud ... congratulations! Which photo paper did you use?

To get more ink in the shadows, try thinning the ink just a TAD.

Keep up the good work!!!

Gene

Great bromoil, I love the simplicity of the image. I am trying to work on some bromoils in subjects that are not normally immediately used for this medium and you have done exactly that with this image. I am not even sure that your concern over a deep, deep shadow is something you should worry about, it works really well as it is. This is a subtle, lovely image. Thanks.

Gene - Coming from you, that means a lot. I used Kentmere Fineprint Warmtone. I see you are recommending the neutral version of the same paper. I have a ton of the warmtone because it has a really unique look for lith printing. I used Bromoil 101 as a starting point, but I did diverge a bit by using a soft brayer to clear the print after pouncing and before hopping.