Gum over Palladium Portfolio

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     The Gum over Palladium prints are divided into portfolios; The portfolios of 8x10 prints are divided into People and Scenes. People are self explanatory, with scenes describing both outdoor scenics as well as studies or views of things where the light can be captured. The portfolios are ongoing, as I continue to  make these prints. All of my gum images are unique, both pure gum dichromate images as well as gum over palladium prints. The newest gum over palladium prints are 11x14. The gum process offers the printer the widest latitude of personal expression, referred to as the artist's "gesture" or "hand". It is this ability of making the image absolutely personalized that I only make one. Duplicating an image would not only be all but impossible by way of my printing methodology, but for me, undesirable to even try. For me, art should be unique and rare. I can say with full confidence that these prints satisfy both qualities.