Photogravure Workshop with Unai San Martin Feb 21-25, 2011
This was probably the first photogravure workshop held using a new gravure tissue since MacDermid ceased productuion of their Autotype carbon tissue. Regarding the new Phoenix Gravure tissue, Unai states "The coating is very even and it has a paper backing, like Autotype. It seems that it doesn't curl as much as Autotype, making the sensitizing easier. The exposure tests in the NUARC show a really nice and smooth separation between the values. I do think it has a longer scale than Autotype, (less contrast than G 35).
It etches nicely at baths higher than 41 baume, (41 baume being the highlight bath, as opposed to Autotype, where 40 and 39 are used).  A good etching sequence with Phoenix is 45, 43, 42, 41. The ease of use of Phoenix and its good results make it a great substitute to the extinct Autotype".

Feb 2011 Workshop
July 2011 Workshop
October 2011 Workshops
Feb 2012 Workshop

Please contact me if you are interested in attending our Feb and April 2012 workshops.
Please check this page for the most recent tests made with the new tissue and recent developments.
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Ben Billingsley -direct gravure, Picco dustgrain under gelatin

Ben Billingsley -direct gravure, Picco dustgrain under gelatin

Ben Billingsley -photogravure, screened aquatint, chine colle

Bryce Lankard -photogravure, Picco dustgrain under gelatin, chine colle

Bryce Lankard -photogravure, screened aquatint

Bryce Lankard -photogravure, screened aquatint

Raymond Grubb -photogravure, screened aquatint, chine colle

Raymond Grubb -photogravure, distressed negative, screened aquatint, chine colle

Jennifer Page -photogravure, screened aquatint

Unai San Martin -photogravure, screened aquatint