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Original images rendered in stunning Prussian Blue.
Handprinted in Edinburgh, Scotland, using light sensitive chemicals according to the 19th century process.
Sizes above A6 coming soon.
UK and international shipping available
ABOUT ME
I first became interested in Cyanotypes at university while studying alternative photographic processes, which quickly turned into a mild obsession when I found the photographic pioneer Anna Atkins was born in my home town of Tonbridge, Kent.
While a silhouette is fairly simple to print with cyanotype, images are much harder because of the limited tonal range. It requires a strict process and customised negatives, and even then slight variations in the chemistry, environment, and technique can massively impact the print. I've been working on these for a few years now, and finally have a process that gives me beautifully rendered images (almost!) every time.
I think what I love most about Cyanotypes is that each print is a completely unique and tangible object, rather than just another perfect copy of a digital image. Working with an analogue medium allows for more mistakes to creep in, which helps foster experimentation and greater creativity.
If you like what you see, please consider supporting me by buying a print or spreading the word. That way I can spend more time printing!

WHAT EXACTLY IS A CYANOTYPE?
The Cyanotype is an iron based photographic process invented by Sir John Hershel in 1842, just a few years after photography. It was used by the first woman photographer, Anna Atkins, for botanical illustrations, and till the 1940s for blueprints, hence their name.
I make all my Cyanotypes from scratch with a mixture of Potassium Ferricyanide and Ammonium Ferric Citrate (one of the ingredients in Irn Bru!). They're non-toxic and resulting image is very stable. This yellow/green mixture is painted onto watercolour paper, and then exposed under UV light which converts it into Prussian Blue. By using a transparent negative an image, text or silhouette can be printed. The print is then washed in acid and water to remove any unexposed areas, leaving only the blue.
Cyanotypes can also be toned a variety of colours after printing. The most common way to do this is with naturally occurring tannins. I currently have prints for sale that have been toned in Coffee, Green Tea, and powdered Sweet Chestnut.
Anna Atkins 1843 - Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions
The first book published with photographic images.
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