You may remember I’ve mentioned a few times that I enjoy watching YouTube videos to see/learn how to do certain things. I’ve turned to the videos to watch how to: repot an orchid, clean my fountain pen, make a quick onion pickle, or even how on earth to put together a video. There are also some artists who openly show their process, which I always enjoy even though I don’t paint.
Part of my process when working on projects and readying them for print involves printing them out in large contact sheets which I then cut out. That way, rather than viewing on a screen, I can actually see and touch the real thing while I work with them. I showed a part of this process in Round One last week.
Another project I’m working on involves this previously published photo book. I keep it on our coffee table, rotating occasionally with some of my other photo books. Unlike screens, when photographs are in print people can’t scroll; instead, they take their time browsing and commenting. It’s an enjoyable experience for them and for me. This is the book that I am reworking (re-arranging some of the photos to better complement one another) and am increasing the number of images from the original to create a new version with multiple copies available. More details on this as I move forward.
Of course since these are photos of photos, they aren’t as clearly visible nor does a person see the actual exposure. I’ve tried to show an overview but realize I may require a proper set up if I want to get more true-to-actual images of these items.
I remember coming across a blog post where a watercolour artist shared part of her process for making the cards she produces. She began doing them to give as gifts but now also sells a few. I wish I could remember her name or blog name so I could share that with you. I’ll be certain to keep track of those interesting behind-the-scenes articles or blog posts in the future so I can pass them along. It was her blog post plus Austin Kleon’s book “Show Your Work!” that inspired me to also share some of my behind-the-scenes with you.
And before I get back to all the busy-ness, here is a photo of the most recent quick red onion pickle I made. We put them on everything: sandwiches, egg salad, tacos, burgers & hotdogs, avocado toast, as an accompaniment for many meat dishes, and more.
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Your book looks like a winner with beautiful photographs in B&W! Red onion pickle would be a winner for me. It’s convincing the other family members. 🙂
i’ve thought about having some of my photos printed and think i’d enjoy them better in a book like this. i just don’t know where i’d begin in choosing the prints. i think i’m too critical of my own work to ever follow through with it. absolutely love the pic of your onions.
I am very much in favour of quick-pickle. Some things are better with a long, even complicated, process, but a quickie is so handy!