Bromoil: A Foundation Course

It’s been around for 100 years, but the bromoil process is enjoying a revival among even beginning photographers because of its ability to produce stunningly unique and unrepeatable works of art. The process may sound complicatedbleaching out the silver image from a conventional monochrome print and replacing it with an image formed from oily pigmentbut each step is explained in simple terms by an expert who displays over 100 examples of his own work. The techniques of bleaching, tanning, and inking the matrix are shown in detailed photos from start to finish, all produced in an ordinary darkroom.