The algorithm allowed me to find your excellent video. I am a retired professional photographer. I shot film from the 70’s until 2004. I now shoot film and digital. I appreciate the thoughts you shared. I think film is a great choice when you’re making photos under ideal conditions. I use digital in low light, fast action or when I have to fulfill a client’s need. I shoot with many film cameras; medium format, 35mm and even instant. Each gives wonderfully unique shooting experiences and final photos. I hope you do a follow up when you return from Alaska.
As a person who has never seen any of your other videos and just stumbled on this one, I am incredibly interested in the result. Please update! Also can’t wait to see what else you’ve got over here.
Hello I have a non photo question. I have been watching your videos and I would love to know how you are using mineral spirits and how much time is happening between passes. Watching your process reminds me of guanche. It seems you are using mineral spirits like water. I cannot find any good information about using solvents all the advice says cut them out but I see the advantages and expediency.
@@TheDavveponken hm, I don't think I'd normally do that but I guess I did? I'd need the context I guess, otherwise I guess there are times when it might have stylistic emphasis with maybe a slightly comedic quality? I can imagine using it along the lines of "normally the water is deep but after so much rain it was like, you know, MORE deep." I'm curious to know the answer too, language is a funny organic thing
@@dvpalumbo Yes you did, but I've been noticing a lot on youtube in recent years. But I think it is an american thing? I can see the use you mention. Maybe it happens spontaneously as the thought to be conveyed isn't entirely thought out yet? As in, "it is like more.. deep". Anyway Thank you for your reply :)
Hello I have a non photo question. I have been watching your videos and I would love to know how you are using mineral spirits and how much time is happening between passes. Watching your process reminds me of guanche. It seems you are using mineral spirits like water. I cannot find any good information about using solvents all the advice says cut them out but I see the advantages and expediency.
@@phnmolina sure, so the solvent I use is Webber Turpenoid (blue and white container) and I use this in combination with Galkid Gel as a medium. Occasionally I use linseed oil and turp, but rarely. You're correct that just using turp as a medium isn't generally recommended, but I'm not aware of any reason to avoid it as long as you keep in mind the "fat over lean" rule. I work very thin and turp washes are a good underpainting layer for me, and then I progressively use less as I build up. It's all about feel and seeing what works for you. As for time between sessions, a day or two is usually enough time for the variables described here in the climate of my studio. I'll also note, layers dry fairly matte but will come back to life with varnish. If I want to maintain more richness as I work is when I add in linseed oil
The algorithm allowed me to find your excellent video. I am a retired professional photographer. I shot film from the 70’s until 2004. I now shoot film and digital. I appreciate the thoughts you shared. I think film is a great choice when you’re making photos under ideal conditions. I use digital in low light, fast action or when I have to fulfill a client’s need. I shoot with many film cameras; medium format, 35mm and even instant. Each gives wonderfully unique shooting experiences and final photos. I hope you do a follow up when you return from Alaska.
@@tompwilliams1 thanks, it's been going well so far and I definitely plan to do an update!
As a person who has never seen any of your other videos and just stumbled on this one, I am incredibly interested in the result. Please update! Also can’t wait to see what else you’ve got over here.
@@mattwasMTB I will, thank you!
I’m on the journey with you!! I’ve always loved hearing you think and talk about the creative process in whatever fashion.
@@benfoster9464 appreciated Ben, thanks!
Hello I have a non photo question. I have been watching your videos and I would love to know how you are using mineral spirits and how much time is happening between passes. Watching your process reminds me of guanche. It seems you are using mineral spirits like water. I cannot find any good information about using solvents all the advice says cut them out but I see the advantages and expediency.
completely off topic: But why is it so often that americans say stuff like "more deep" instead of "deeper"?
@@TheDavveponken hm, I don't think I'd normally do that but I guess I did? I'd need the context I guess, otherwise I guess there are times when it might have stylistic emphasis with maybe a slightly comedic quality? I can imagine using it along the lines of "normally the water is deep but after so much rain it was like, you know, MORE deep." I'm curious to know the answer too, language is a funny organic thing
@@dvpalumbo Yes you did, but I've been noticing a lot on youtube in recent years. But I think it is an american thing? I can see the use you mention. Maybe it happens spontaneously as the thought to be conveyed isn't entirely thought out yet? As in, "it is like more.. deep". Anyway Thank you for your reply :)
@@TheDavveponken ha, yes, I definitely might begin a sentence and not be certain where it's going to end up!
Hello I have a non photo question. I have been watching your videos and I would love to know how you are using mineral spirits and how much time is happening between passes. Watching your process reminds me of guanche. It seems you are using mineral spirits like water. I cannot find any good information about using solvents all the advice says cut them out but I see the advantages and expediency.
@@phnmolina sure, so the solvent I use is Webber Turpenoid (blue and white container) and I use this in combination with Galkid Gel as a medium. Occasionally I use linseed oil and turp, but rarely. You're correct that just using turp as a medium isn't generally recommended, but I'm not aware of any reason to avoid it as long as you keep in mind the "fat over lean" rule. I work very thin and turp washes are a good underpainting layer for me, and then I progressively use less as I build up. It's all about feel and seeing what works for you. As for time between sessions, a day or two is usually enough time for the variables described here in the climate of my studio. I'll also note, layers dry fairly matte but will come back to life with varnish. If I want to maintain more richness as I work is when I add in linseed oil
@@dvpalumbo thank you very much. This was very helpful.