NotXorc
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I am learning about handpainting watercolors onto pigment inkjet prints. Altering prints with paints is a practice that appeared very early in the history of photography. Much information is available on these early techniques. I have a book by Henisch & Henisch 'The Painted Photograph 1839-1914: Origins, Techniques, Aspirations.'
I have not found a resource on this practice using B&W giclées. My right brain says, "Experiment and don't let others tell you not to do one thing or another." My left brain says, "…there is a budget and fine art printing papers do cost money." Some use printers that have been converted to all B&W using carbon inks. I am using an Epson 3880 which will only be using mfr-sourced inks and papers, as I will continue to use it for color images on glossy stock.
There are some questions that will be answered following my initial lessons in watercolor painting. Some others may need to be evaluated in term of my equipment only. How will pigments and watercolor paints interact? Which Epson papers are weighty enough for different water color techniques (some of which use lots of water)? What about longevity and color/pigment fastness after painting with watercolors?
I have not found a resource on this practice using B&W giclées. My right brain says, "Experiment and don't let others tell you not to do one thing or another." My left brain says, "…there is a budget and fine art printing papers do cost money." Some use printers that have been converted to all B&W using carbon inks. I am using an Epson 3880 which will only be using mfr-sourced inks and papers, as I will continue to use it for color images on glossy stock.
There are some questions that will be answered following my initial lessons in watercolor painting. Some others may need to be evaluated in term of my equipment only. How will pigments and watercolor paints interact? Which Epson papers are weighty enough for different water color techniques (some of which use lots of water)? What about longevity and color/pigment fastness after painting with watercolors?