A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: Last Call for Radicals, Rebels, and Revolutionaries
Peter J. Blackburn reveals that stimulating nine letter word for art and offers a frank discussion as to the implications it evokes.
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A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: Criticism from a Canine Perspective.
Join the discussion with Peter J. Blackburn as he chews on the bone of criticism!
A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: I Gum, But I Don’t iGum
Peter J. Blackburn discusses the concept of sincerity in our work especially as it relates to modern technology.
A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: Suddenly Vertigo
Peter J. Blackburn discusses the ongoing personal challenges some artists experience throughout the course of their career. This essay is part two of a continuing series. Your responses are appreciated!
A Prolegomenon Series for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: The Enigma of Why
Peter J. Blackburn tries to figure out why we make images. Please leave your answer at the end of the article!
The Legend of Casein: An Epilogue
Some concluding thoughts from Peter J. Blackburn on casein printing and a couple of prints, too!
The Legend of Casein and the Cruel Dragon: A Hero’s Welcome
Peter J. Blackburn writes the conclusion to an autobiographical trilogy telling the tale of how he became acquainted with the casein process.
The Legend of Casein and the Cruel Dragon: In the Grips of the Beast
The plot thickens as Peter J. Blackburn continues his dramatic trilogy describing how casein became his superhero to the rescue!
The Legend of Casein and the Cruel Dragon: Dark Horizons
Peter J. Blackburn begins a dramatic and autobiographical trilogy telling the tale of how the casein process came to his rescue!
Film, Darkrooms, and Analog: My Open Questions to Academia
Peter J. Blackburn asks: Why are the academics are removing the darkrooms from education and replacing them with digital technology?
An introduction to the gum bichromate process
Peter J. Blackburn gives us an introduction to the Gum bichromate process including a step-by-step to give anyone a good start.
What I Owe to Analog
Peter J. Blackburn reflects on the darkroom work he has done over the years and how a manual opened his world to alt. proc.
Spectacular Platinum/ Palladium Work in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area
Alternative printers, especially those working in platinum/palladium, living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area can view some spectacular work by photographer, Michael Massaia.
Too Dark, Use Flash. Part 2 of 2
Peter J. Blackburn on: Speaking of flashes expelling the darkness and suggesting two convenient opportunities for getting those questions answered and issues resolved while connecting with fellow artists along the way.
Too Dark, Use Flash. Part 1 of 2
“Too dark, use flash.” Now there’s a photographic phrase which has become a favorite of mine over the years for regular everyday use… by Peter J. Blackburn
A lesson from the flowers
Peter J. Blackburn on why the brief moment of a flower is difficult to capture in a photograph.
My unexpected best friend forever
It’s raining outside. In the past, rainy days used to irk me. After all, a dichromate printer who relies upon the sun as the sole UV source for printing demands cloud-free days. No sun, no prints.
Compelling color
“Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.” Like Monet, Peter J. Blackburn is inspired by color.
Requiem for cottage cheese
Peter J. Blackburn on why you should not use old materials.