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We lost one of the icon's of wet plate today. Will lost his battle and died of heart failure today. So sad.

Every image I've ever posted here has been shot with expired film.

Well, they had a problem and the opening did not happen. No update either?

I'm not sure. It will be a recorded video presentation is all they have told me. I would think it would go to you tube and the Yosemite renaissance website as well at some point.

Tomorrow night at 5 pm west coast time the opening will believe on Facebook. My carbon transfer book is in the exhibit. They will be handing out awards at that time. Check it out if you have time....

Here are some images from the show.

Thanks everyone. We had a nice group of people come out to see my work. I gave a talk to three separate groups about the book, how it was designed, bound etc. I'll be out every three weeks to talk...

The fine press edition is about the Redwoods in Rockefeller forest. I have an additional 13 images in 8x10 that are of the trees in Yosemite, the Redwoods and one of the forest by where I live in...

Opening today and running through June 5th is my solo show featuring my second handmade carbon transfer fine press addition. The show is from 11-4 PM. I will also have 13 new carbon prints on the...

Jim, I want to hear the stories when we get together! What a great list.

Dan, very nice work as always!

2020 was a strange year for me too. Sales wise I think I may have sold one or two prints, always 8x10's. I did stay active with several projects. Built a book binding studio/ art/ photography space,...

Thanks for the nice words everyone. I'll post the link to the virtual opening I'm thinking on the 19th of March. Show is 5-8PM.

Merg, thank you so much. This is the place the book needs to be seen. Let's see where it goes from here. I hope you are well and staying safe.

Roger, thank you. Yes my show in Ventura. I'm happy to know you are still enjoying the 8x20 you have.

Drew, it would be nice to meet you. I'll be bringing an extra copy to show the workshop students and friends up close and personal. A private showing if you would. So come on up if you can. October...

Jim, I'm looking forward to seeing you and showing you the book too!

Thanks Michael.

Vaughn, thanks. I'm glad you got to see it. The nice thing is is that it will be at the Yosemite museum during our workshop in October!

Here is what got in.

Got this email tonight. Too bad the opening will be virtual.
Welcome to Yosemite Renaissance 36!
PLEASE RSVP RECEIPT OF THIS LETTER TO: info@yosemiterenaissance.org
Congratulations, your piece...

I only shoot 8x10, 11x14, 8x20 and 14x17...... all cameras that I've built myself.

I used the 1:1:100 when I was printing silver. When I printed on Azo I used 2:2:100.

I use Pyrocat-HD for all of my negatives at 2:2:100 for carbon printing and T-Max 400 is one of the best films in Pyrocat HD. I would go to the 2:2:100 dilution.

I've always enjoyed slow film for my LF and ULF work. Efke 25 has been my go to film in all formats. I still have several boxes of 8x10 and a few sheets left in 11x14 and 8x20. They never made any in...

We owned a top of the line Leisure Travel Serenity. Vaughn you saw the rig, it was beautiful. It literally spent more time in the shop than on the road. Frustrating as hell and it was brand new! Had...

I just kept building bigger cameras! Stopped at 14x17.

John, thank. I'm glad you enjoyed the exhibit. I made a special pigment for that image and it does have some "glow" to it. The great thing about carbon printing is you decide what pigments to use to...

For the final three days fo the online show we have decided to offer 20% off of all work in the show. Please check it out if you get a chance. Thanks.

Merg, thank you. So much to see it is overwhelming. Wow!

Don, still working on the first sale.

Merg, thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you are well and staying safe too! I did get out some in 2020 and had workshops canceled but I'm hoping 2021 will be better.

Jim, yes. I'm co-instructing the workshop now with Vaughn. Everyone has an awesome time.

Great to know you signed up.

Jim, that would be great. Both places for sure. The workshop in Yosemite is on for October 2021. I have plans for the Redwoods in 21 as well and will keep you advised.
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Hugo, thanks my brother! You know me I'm always busy. On top of this I built a bookbinding studio out back (still needs finishing touches) and I'm finishing up my second Ebony style 8x10 very soon....

John, you are welcome to stay at our home anytime. Once we get COVID under control that is! I'm glad to know you liked the exhibit. Stay safe and all the best to you and yours!

The work is stunning. I have pledged as well.

Thanks everyone. I'm happy with the way it looks. Still some glitches to work out but the guy hosting this is getting things worked out.

Mark, June and I are well. I'm waiting for her to return from overseas on the 30th. Her last trip for some time we hope. Building another 8x10 at the moment along with a bookbinding studio out back....

I have an exhibition that is online and includes several of my carbon transfer prints.

It also has the two handmade carbon transfer books that I have published. Several people have asked me about...