Help with hand painting

[Jim Haldane]

I am looking at hand painting some black and white prints

What should I use, someone suggested food colour?

What is the best technique

[ayton family]

Years ago we did it with oil colour pencils and linseed oil.Phil

[Chris]

I have heard of people using food dyes but not done so myself. I have
used very diluted water colours and also purpose made photo retouching
dyes, both worked very well. I would suggest you try a few methods to
perfect the look you want.

Chris

[Louie Powell]

I strongly suggest starting out with Marshall's pencils and, after
gaining some practice and skill, move on to oils.

I also suggest checking the archive at RIT Photoforum. There are
several documents there that are helpful guides to getting started.

Jim Haldane wrote:

> I am looking at hand painting some black and white prints
>
> What should I use, someone suggested food colour?
>
> What is the best technique

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Louie J. Powell, APSA
Glenville, NY USA

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