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One of the many beautiful waterfalls in Kauai, Hawaii.
Photographic mono type

Instead of printing my photographs on paper I print them on a printing plate which I prepare by coating a sheet of acetate. I brush on an emulsion and when dry, print my photograph on this printing plate. While the ink is still wet I then print the image on water color paper, during this process there is transference of the emulsion and image to the paper. By varying the moisture content of the paper and pressure during the printing different effects and textures can be achieved. As a result of this process every print is an original, I may repeat the image but each will be different and original.

Bob Senesac lives in Archer, Florida, where he operates his custom furniture and cabinet shop and a small studio. A photographer since attending Ohio University in the 70’s he is combining his love of wood and photography in some of his recent works. The photographic mono prints are a unique print made by using a time honored process, the monotype and photography. He wanted to produce an image which was more than a photograph, but not one which was done with digital tools. The result is an image which is a hybrid between a painting and photograph. He feels the wood frames he builds for the large, multi plate prints are not just a frame but an extension of the print itself. He selects the wood and style of each frame to best fit a...