Gallery | Cyanotypes

Cyanotypes are a photographic printing process using light sensitive chemicals applied to paper, fabric or other materials and exposed in sunlight or UV lights.

 

My work uses negatives, digital illustrations and found objects to make cyanotype prints. Placing the objects and negatives on my sensitised paper in low light, I arrange the composition and sandwich under glass to expose in sunlight. Exposure times vary depending on the weather from as little as one minute to as long as 30 minutes or even overnight. Once exposed, the covered areas of unreacted iron solution wash off in water.

 

You may notice that some prints are a brown colour, these are created by toning the cyanotype in various materials such as coffee, tea or red wine. When I am happy with the print and composition I may then add pen and ink or paint or hand over the work. Some works include phosphorescent paint which glows in the dark.

​

Read more about cyanotypes > here and > here