Digital BW, The Print

> i was told it was important to apply some kind of a coat on the print 
> prior to tinting as the photo oils are acidic and will deteriorate 
> the paper over time without it. ...

I'd abandon the old photo tint model completely and go the watercolor 
route.  I think we have compatible media -- inkjet printing and water 
color painting -- just waiting to be merged.  

Then there is canvas where just a high key outline is printed as a 
guide for acrylics or oils.  

Some of the older painters in Gallery Los Olivos were convinced a 
younger, new artist who did spectacular, large landscapes in oils 
was "cheating" by painting over a photograph.  Hmm, wonder where 
photography got its start anyway.


Paul      
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