Wet Cyanotype Maple Leaf

by Jane Linders

Title

Wet Cyanotype Maple Leaf

Artist

Jane Linders

Medium

Photograph - Cyanotype

Description

I used the wet cyanotype process to make this leafy print. The cyanotype process is an old printing method from the mid 1800's. Using only two chemicals and the sun, leaves are placed on coated watercolor paper and exposed to the sun. I used watercolor paints before the paper is coated and sprinkle turmeric here and there for a pop of yellow color. My attraction to the Cyanotype process is the physical involvement during the printing process, allowing me to use my hands, eyes, and intuition when printing. I like the way the light, time, salts, and myself combine together to slowly deposit them on beautifully handcrafted paper. The depth of the tactile experience and the imposed slowness reveals moods and nuances in my images that I wouldn't normally see. I find this process much more satisfying than simply pressing PRINT on the computer. I undercoat each paper with watercolors and sprinkle turmeric here and there for a pop of yellow color. The plants are placed on the paper, soap bubbles and plastic wrap are placed over the image and exposed to the sun.

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May 20th, 2020

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