Title: MAgical abstract, 2016

Signed and dated in the front and back. The paper is glossy. Personally, they have a calming effect in my brain and a sensation of rhythm with nature. The three-dimensionality and depth of this work is simply astonishing. Once you have it in your hands you will understand my point because you probably haven't seen anything like this before. 

Size: 11x14 inches

Medium: Kodak Silver gelatin RC B&W glossy photo paper

This is a Chemigram. Look it up! I've been doing them for a long time and until now I never knew the name of this medium. While I was doing this for almost 10 years without any outside influence my style became more developed and streamlined that other artists who rely on the element of chance most of the time. This is a result of my own combination and manipulation of different chemicals, mostly darkroom photo developer, fixer and other unconventional household liquids. Everything is done camera-less over exposed photographic Kodak B&W paper and in plain daylight. The result is a combined painting technique using an alternative photographic process. Do Not get confused with the rest of my work that is done on digital photo paper using color inks. The process is completely different as well as the final outcome. 

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Hi, my name is Jose Tonito. I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Florida International University. Although I was educated as a photographer, my interest was leaning toward painting which is now my main focus. 

I have an extensive curriculum of exhibitions, awards and media articles as well as many video clips of myself painting, that you can review when searching Jose Tonito in your browser.