stumbled upon
October 11, 2010
A photo of me (circa 2003) taken by long lost friend, and talented photographer, Cecilia Marshall.
Ceci, if you’re reading this, I’d love to reconnect…oh and do share your method, as I’ve completely forgotten how this print was processed. It’s been applied to a heavy-weight print-making paper, and as I recall, the variations (like “antler” neck) were all happy accidents.
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October 11, 2010 at 2:46 pm
It looks like a Polaroid Transfer, while the emulsion is still wet and developing it is rolled onto watercolor paper and then allowed to dry. I have a few of those on my website where I was trying to emulate some of Degas’ ballet paintings with my daughter Jasmine as the model. Love this process. There is another that is Emulsion transfer where the actual emulsion itself is soaked in hot water and comes off the Polaroid base and floated onto watercolor paper or other surface. It is easily recognized by the wrinkles and folds that occur in the transfer process.
October 11, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Thanks so much Paula…I’m pretty sure that’s what I remember her telling me it was…I’m fascinated with the whole process of photography and really liked the treatment of it here…
October 11, 2010 at 4:02 pm
i’m so glad i’m one of your “friends”!
October 11, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Please don’t take offense when I change the category to “inspiration.” Been meaning to add you to my list for ages! Ps…any striking oaks in your neck of the woods? I’ve been tree huntin’
October 11, 2010 at 5:42 pm
It looks like a polaroid transfer to me, but I could be wrong 😛
it’s totally awesome looking, however it was done!
October 11, 2010 at 11:12 pm
thanks Robin! Good to hear from you! Let me know if you’ve moved your bloggity…miss your posts!
October 14, 2010 at 12:12 am
so pretty!