In this section you will find images that were created with the use of Polaroid’s Time Zero film. It was quite the rage back in the early 70’s when Polaroid created their SX-70 camera line. Mainly used for instant snapshots. The world was mesmerized at watching these small pieces of film develop right in front of their eyes. The SX-70 was the world’s first instant SLR camera in history. Most people will remember those 4” square pieces of film with the white borders but few realized the magic that can be produced by rubbing the film with a small stylist while they were processing. The SX-70 film was created with special dyes that were movable for a period of time before they hardened. I look at it like dough that you can knead causing the dyes to move and overlap each over. In some of my larger sized Art Prints you can actually see this overlapping and blending of colors.
I became involved in pushing the boundaries of the SX-70 film just a few years ago. Sorry to say that it was at the end of it glorious years and was soon discontinued by Polaroid in 2006. I had no interest in taking snapshots with this wonderful film. I was not merely satisfied with just moving the emulsion around here and there on the print. I wanted to get the most out of that piece of film. Most of my images hold little resemblance to the subject that I photographed while others do. At the time I was creating my images I was able to acquire a high end drum scanner that allowed me to scan the prints at a very high resolution. Some of my digital files are well over 2gbs, this gives me the ability to search the image at high magnification and pick out interesting areas to enlarge and still make large high quality prints.
I have put a link on the bottom of each image that will take you to “Fine Art America” there you can purchase prints in various sizes and finishes. I must admit that I am fond of a good watercolor paper stock. I feel that it helps bring out the color and richness of the images. Although many people do prefer canvas prints or photograph paper stock, your choice. They give you a really good guarantee so if you are unsatisfied please return for a full refund. Fine Art
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In this section you will find images that I created using epoxy resin. I start by physically grinding dry artist pigments into the glass like crystal clear resin and use it as my medium. This is the same technique that is used by major art supply companies to create their oil, acrylic and watercolor paints. This gives me the opportunity to use the finest material available and allows me to match various colors and to achieve very bright saturated colors.
The process is can be as simple or complex as I want but must be accomplished quickly. Once I start I have a limited amount of time to actually apply the resins and create my image. I apply the resin through various techniques from pouring to brushing. I even created some tools that I made just for applying the resins. I shouldn’t forget to mention the use of my fingers with gloves of course.
The resin starts as a thin maple syrup then slowly thickens to a thick honey and finally a stiff gel. The resin is under constant movement for the first few hours and must be watched carefully for movement. During this time the art is ever changing, much like the walls of a sand castle that you would construct at the beach as the surf rushes in. This alchemical process allows for fluid, translucent layers of color that cannot be achieved in any other medium. The ability to move and rearrange the mutable image for hours on end is fascinating to watch. An image gestates, grows and develops a life and personality of its own. The interactive layers of glass like resins along with added elemental textures conspire to create a distinctively contemporary vision.
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