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Photography by Dick Dokas

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Artist Statement

I am the sole creator of each of my silver prints, which includes overmatting and framing. All were made from 8" x 10" sheet film on a large format camera to store information, producing detail not possible with smaller negatives.

Detail is what interests me. Instead of using a single negative in printing, I make unsharp masks, also out of 8" x 10" sheet film, which are pin registered to the negative. On top of that sandwich of film, using frosted drafting film; I make additional burning and dodging masks. These are made by drawing on the film to allow light to pass. Printing through a sandwich of both negative and positive results in increased sharpness and expanded tonal range.

Contact Information

Artist Name: Dick Dokas
Studio Name: Silver Image
Address: 1243 Marlborough Dr. , Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734.769.0742
E-mail: rjd@comcast.net
Web Site: www.dokasphotos.com

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