Martin Roberts Framed Art "The Bread Shop" Signed

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Description : This is an 11x 17 matted print.Image size is 7.5 x 10.5. This is a high quality fade resistant print which is produced in open edition with outstanding clarity and color and are incomparable to posters or typical prints. The "Bread Shop" is placed in a double ecru matt and the put in a beautiful woodgrain frame with gold embelishments. Also is TITLED and SIGNED by Martin Roberts himself. These sell at Martin's studio for $139.00 before signing. On the back of the frames is an article written on Mr. Roberts from the Los Angeles Times dated 10/16/1993. ABOUT Martin Roberts Not long after the beginnings of photography in the mid-1800s, hand-tinted colors were applied to black and white photos to enhance the image and create the appearance of color. This process continued to grow in popularity until the emergence of color film. A renewed interest in hand-tinting came about in the 1960s and appears, once again, to be gaining popularity. While some people indulge in photo tinting for fun these days, adding color to black and white Photos has been a passion of Orange County artist/photographer Martin Roberts for more than 25 Years. "I'm the only person I know who shoots black and white film in the tropics," he said. Roberts describes his work as hand-painted, rather than hand-tinted. He uses acrylics, watercolors, gouaches and oils--often on the same piece to create different shades and textures. "I consider my work hand-painted since I use a variety of paints, layering and adding color until the work becomes an art itself," he said. "The colors vary between the different mediums. That's why I use many types of paint." I look for what is going to give the best color. My goal is to emulate a striking realism in the work. I want the colors to be believable." His interest in painting and photography has over the years become a successful career--his prints are sold throughout the world and have enabled him to be represented in some of the most prestigious galleries in the world. "Essentially, hand-tinting is a process that attempt to turn black and white photo into a color photograph," said Roberts. "Some people go for the surreal look; neon green grass, purples, sky colors that aren't found naturally." Most beginning hand-tinters use photo oils, specially prepared colors (available in most art supply stores) designed to tint photographs, rather than the paints Roberts prefers. However, he says, no amount of hand-tinting or painting can "save" a poor quality photo. The strength of the work comes from the strength of the image. Martin Roberts first shoots his pictures in black & white, then layers on a variety of different paint. "The image is only as strong as the photograph," he said. "You want something that will emotionally move people. The photo has to be able to stand on its own without any paint on it. I don't just pop out of a car and shoot a cow and paint it purple. I'm trying to shoot the perfect image. Something magical. No amount of paint or effort will save an image that's not substantial." Lucky timing has blessed some of his photos, but sometimes a more direct approach has served him. While shooting an archway in the Vatican, Roberts noticed a priest proceeding in the direction he was going to shoot. I approached the gentleman, explained that I was a professional photographer and asked him if he would mind walking through the portico so I could have him silhouetted against a statue at St. Peter's Basilica."He looked at me and said, "I'm not going that far." "But you'll do it for me won't you?" I asked. "He smiled and nodded and then proceeded through the archway. Just before he reached that point, he took off his hood and I saw the red cardinal's cap. The gentleman was Cardinal Hammer, one of 13 cardinals who live at the Vatican."That shot is one of my most popular and in fact, an original hangs in the Vatican today." Once the photograph is shot and printed, Roberts decides how the color should be applied. ... read more

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