Gum Printing Masterclass at London Metropolitan University /
Last week I (Ian Phillips‑McLaren) had the pleasure of teaching a Gum Printing course in London at The School of Art, Architecture & Design, part of London Metropolitan University. This was an exciting moment — as far as I know, it’s the first time gum bichromate printing has been formally...
Alternative photography – alt processes /
It’s always wonderful to see how much students enjoy and value my workshops and masterclasses in alternative photography processes. Feedback like this reminds me why I teach — to give students a wider vocabulary of techniques and an extended creative toolbox, helping them bring their ideas to...
Down My Lane – Gum Bichromate
Some new gum prints shot down my lane, originally shot as digital, then printed CMY negatives, and printed as a gum bichromate print. The print is made up of 12 layers of watercolour pigment on watercolour paper and took just over one week to make.