Fennel 1 (CJ6)
An original and contemporary cyanotype - inspired by, and made in, the Outer Hebrides.
Cyanotype is a very old photographic printing process that produces prints (photograms) in distinctive blues. The word cyan comes from the Greek, meaning “dark blue substance.” The process was invented by Sir John Herschel, a brilliant astronomer and scientist, in 1842.
I create my images by placing natural objects – such as leaves or feathers - directly on photosensitive paper, and exposing them for a period of time under the sun (or, in Lewis, more often a UV lamp). The chemicals are then washed out and the blue can be adjusted by adding toners into the process. Other techniques involve bubbles, clingfilm and turmeric!
Each cyanotype is a unique product that cannot be replicated.
Size: Portrait style (aperture) size 18 x 13 cms, mount size 25.5 x 20 cms. Fits frame 25.5 x 20 cm
Mount is white - ready to frame
Price: £25.00 (free UK p and p)
An original and contemporary cyanotype - inspired by, and made in, the Outer Hebrides.
Cyanotype is a very old photographic printing process that produces prints (photograms) in distinctive blues. The word cyan comes from the Greek, meaning “dark blue substance.” The process was invented by Sir John Herschel, a brilliant astronomer and scientist, in 1842.
I create my images by placing natural objects – such as leaves or feathers - directly on photosensitive paper, and exposing them for a period of time under the sun (or, in Lewis, more often a UV lamp). The chemicals are then washed out and the blue can be adjusted by adding toners into the process. Other techniques involve bubbles, clingfilm and turmeric!
Each cyanotype is a unique product that cannot be replicated.
Size: Portrait style (aperture) size 18 x 13 cms, mount size 25.5 x 20 cms. Fits frame 25.5 x 20 cm
Mount is white - ready to frame
Price: £25.00 (free UK p and p)
An original and contemporary cyanotype - inspired by, and made in, the Outer Hebrides.
Cyanotype is a very old photographic printing process that produces prints (photograms) in distinctive blues. The word cyan comes from the Greek, meaning “dark blue substance.” The process was invented by Sir John Herschel, a brilliant astronomer and scientist, in 1842.
I create my images by placing natural objects – such as leaves or feathers - directly on photosensitive paper, and exposing them for a period of time under the sun (or, in Lewis, more often a UV lamp). The chemicals are then washed out and the blue can be adjusted by adding toners into the process. Other techniques involve bubbles, clingfilm and turmeric!
Each cyanotype is a unique product that cannot be replicated.
Size: Portrait style (aperture) size 18 x 13 cms, mount size 25.5 x 20 cms. Fits frame 25.5 x 20 cm
Mount is white - ready to frame
Price: £25.00 (free UK p and p)