Idea
I really want to try painting developer for my idea project. I had never heard of this technique before today, but I think it looks amazing, and there's so much that you can do with it. I looked through some articles and learned some tips and techniques.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/uneven-development---darkoom-guide-4729
Tools to try: straws, sponges, scrubbing brush, water gun, paintbrushes
Techniques: blowing the developer around with a straw, sponging it on, gently applying it with a scrubbing brush, spraying it on for a paint splatter effect, loading it into a calligraphy pen, painting designs or pouring it on above to create a pooling effect.
Tips: make sure you allow enough time for the picture to properly develop, test out your materials ahead of time, make sure you know where everything is in the photo before you expose it, stay near a safelight so you can see where you are spreading the developer and make sure you don't apply too much/miss any spots
I really want to try painting developer for my idea project. I had never heard of this technique before today, but I think it looks amazing, and there's so much that you can do with it. I looked through some articles and learned some tips and techniques.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/uneven-development---darkoom-guide-4729
Tools to try: straws, sponges, scrubbing brush, water gun, paintbrushes
Techniques: blowing the developer around with a straw, sponging it on, gently applying it with a scrubbing brush, spraying it on for a paint splatter effect, loading it into a calligraphy pen, painting designs or pouring it on above to create a pooling effect.
Tips: make sure you allow enough time for the picture to properly develop, test out your materials ahead of time, make sure you know where everything is in the photo before you expose it, stay near a safelight so you can see where you are spreading the developer and make sure you don't apply too much/miss any spots
Splatter Effect (with a spray gun)
Splatter Effect (with a spray gun)
Scrubbing Brush