Category Archives: Pelargnonium

Mandarin Regal Pelargonium

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Moab Entrada Bright

Today, I made my first Mandarin regal pelargonium full size print.
When I finished the editing, I converted the image to Moab Entrada Bright ICC profile and saved it as a copy.
Since this is not an Epson paper, I needed to check on the Moab site for the proper printer setting.
On the ICC profile download page for the R3000, the Entrada Bright setting is the same as Watercolor Radiant White.
This is a thick media which needs front loading and matte black ink.
The size of the paper was not included so selected user define and entered the proper dimensions.
The print result is excellent.
In a few days, it will go into a dark-brown Virserum frame designed by Carina Bengs.

Close Ups

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Brushwork

When people visit my home and see the Sprekelia on canvas for the first time, they move closer to see the finer details.
Close view of brushwork on Colorcade Lilac artwork
When I visit a gallery, I look at the artwork at the appropriate distance then I move closer.
I’ve noticed many other visitors do the same thing.
Now I will offer you that view.
This thumbnail is a preview of the Colorcade Lilac I am working on.

Colorcade Lilac

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Work in Progress

My work on the Colorcade Lilac is coming along nicely.
The shade is almost exactly the same as the Blue Blizzard.
The flowers are double and have no markings on the upper petals.
The breeder, Scott C. Trees is an artist.

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Blue Blizzard Prints

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Blue Blizzard pelargonium peltatum print

Blue Blizzard

Soft Proofing

As I posted earlier, I have been testing printing papers.
I am also learning a better way to prepare my images before printing.
Soft proofing before testing a print saves on paper and ink.

Book

To learn more about preparing images, I highly recommend

Fine Art Printing for Photographers: Exhibition Quality Prints with Inkjet Printers

Named prints

The new Blue Blizzard print is partly painted over using paint brushes in Photoshop.
The variety name appears below the image.
The printed area fits a mat opening of 14 x 11 inches.
Printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive.
The paper is not glossy so no glare.

Click on image to order prints.