Palladium Image ~ Base Layer for Gum over

The palladium print of "Sacred Dance" is now ready for the first color layer. Not much can be said at this time as to how I will ultimately handle that. The standard four color overlay using the CYMK colors is not likely to be the choice. That technique is best suited for pure gum printing, whereupon a definite image with textural detail is needed as a base for highlighting. The palladium print becomes that base, so only those colors that enhance the image further will be considered and applied.

Palladium toned Kallitype ~ Developed in sodium acetate
"Sacred Dance" ~ 8x10