This is an inkjet print of “Dancing with the Wind” toned in coffee solution to get an aged look.
ARTWORK OVERVIEW
This project explored post-printing modifications to a photograph. The print was made on white alpha-cellulose matte paper with pigment inks, left to dry for a few days, and then submerged in a coffee solution for toning. Afterward, it was dried for a few days and then flattened.
To match the aging effect, the obvious choice would have been an old yellowed passepartout to mimic oxidation. But that would have drained the image of contrast, making everything uniformly yellowish. Instead, a custom passepartout was created by spraying a white mount with brown acrylic. This both suggested the “old times” and introduced a new surface texture. The coating came out very interesting - a brown texture that resembles worn leather. It pairs beautifully with the print and gives the artwork a very distinct character.
Learnings: Because the paper was relatively thin (200gsm), it curved and never flattened completely. This actually adds to the aging effect, but next time it would be interesting to test a thicker paper that can dry completely flat.
DETAILS
Printed on matte, 200g, alpha-cellulose matte paper, toned in a coffee solution post-printing.
The passepartout was hand painted (sprayed) and cut by hand.
This is a test print from evaluating aging techniques.
SPECIFICATIONS
Print Quality Level: Gold
Paper type: Matte, 200gsm
Printed Image Size: 21×30cm
Passepartout: Acid-free, 30×40cm (with 17×26cm window)
Frame size (Incl. Passepartout): 30×40cm
Framing: Ships unframed, ready for you to add a frame of your own choice.
This is an inkjet print of “Dancing with the Wind” toned in coffee solution to get an aged look.
ARTWORK OVERVIEW
This project explored post-printing modifications to a photograph. The print was made on white alpha-cellulose matte paper with pigment inks, left to dry for a few days, and then submerged in a coffee solution for toning. Afterward, it was dried for a few days and then flattened.
To match the aging effect, the obvious choice would have been an old yellowed passepartout to mimic oxidation. But that would have drained the image of contrast, making everything uniformly yellowish. Instead, a custom passepartout was created by spraying a white mount with brown acrylic. This both suggested the “old times” and introduced a new surface texture. The coating came out very interesting - a brown texture that resembles worn leather. It pairs beautifully with the print and gives the artwork a very distinct character.
Learnings: Because the paper was relatively thin (200gsm), it curved and never flattened completely. This actually adds to the aging effect, but next time it would be interesting to test a thicker paper that can dry completely flat.
DETAILS
Printed on matte, 200g, alpha-cellulose matte paper, toned in a coffee solution post-printing.
The passepartout was hand painted (sprayed) and cut by hand.
This is a test print from evaluating aging techniques.
SPECIFICATIONS
Print Quality Level: Gold
Paper type: Matte, 200gsm
Printed Image Size: 21×30cm
Passepartout: Acid-free, 30×40cm (with 17×26cm window)
Frame size (Incl. Passepartout): 30×40cm
Framing: Ships unframed, ready for you to add a frame of your own choice.
