About
Although bidkev strives to capture the moment, the limitations of time, weather, and convenience, may not afford him the luxury of always painting with light via the lens, so he will therefore, often capture the mundane, in the hope of later transforming it into something more pleasing to the eye via modern darkroom techniques.
It is said, “the camera never lies” but a camera, be it film or digital, is limited in it’s representation of light, shade and colour, as we see it. Bidkev attempts, via post processing techniques, to overcome the limitations of the camera. He attempts to portray what he sees, in a manner that not only has a wider range of dynamic tones, but that also indicates his emotions/feelings at the time that the image is presented to him.
Due in part to the above, some of the images displayed, may not resemble a “traditional” photograph. This is due to a deliberate processing technique which is in no way an attempt to make a photograph look like a painting, although the finished product may well appear to be so. The process is used merely to facilitate a more appropriate finished product (ie what the photographer envisaged or felt), as opposed to the image merely representing that which was seen through the lens.
- Cards,
Greeting Cards, Birthday Cards, Thank-you Cards. Whatever the occasion, send beautiful images hand-picked from my Gallery and printed just for the occasion. These cards will impress.
Cards are printed on a Durst Theta and bonded to high quality 200gsm card for the best internal writing surface, then creased and packed with an envelope. They come ready to write on, give away or just admire
Some images may not be available as cards due to a narrow format.
- Matted Prints,
Your choice of a high quality photographic print image between two layers of matte board cut to a standard 20” x 16” (508mm x 406mm) size.
Choose from 3 Different Colors
The result is a beautifully simple and interchangable work of art which can be placed inside a reusable picture frame, mounted to the wall directly, or simply kept somewhere safe to be admired from time-to-time.
- Laminated Prints,
Printed with a White or Black border with Title & Artist.
Laminated prints are high–quality and affordable.
3 Sizes Available on most Prints
- Mounted Prints,
Mounted on gatorboard
(as opposed to chipboard which can bend and flake over time)
Mounted prints are affordable and ready-to-hang art.Also available in 3 different sizes shown above.
- Canvas Prints,
Printed on Canson Canvas,with pigment inks to ensure a quality product that will look great and last forever. All canvas prints have a water-based clear lacquer applied to them as a UV barrier and to protect the canvas prints from scuffing. It also makes them easier to clean! Mounted on gatorboard for a sturdy frame.
- Framed Prints
Finely-crafted custom frames crafted from quality timbers with a choice of 5 different finishes.
A choice of white, off-white or black matte
Surrounds the print to emphasize your new Print and bring the piece to life. Premium ultra-clear perspex in front provides a superior finish and means the piece is lighter and easier for you to move without breaking.2 Frame types are also available
