Printing with the Sun: Capturing the Beauty of Nature with Cyanotypes
Biographical Note: Madge Evers is a cyanotype artist who uses foraged materials to explore decomposition and regeneration. Her work has been published in Antennae: The Journal of Nature in Visual Culture and acquired by private...
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Biographical Note: 1 The Chemistry Cyanotype Chemicals Creating a Prep Station Mixing Solutions 2 The Paper Choosing Paper Preparing the Paper Applying the Working Solution 3 Exposure Light Sources Preparing to Print Making an Exposure Playing with Exposure and Dimension Double Exposing a Cynanotype 4 Fixing the Image Fixing a Cyanotype Washing the Print Displaying and Storing Cyanotypes Part 2: Step-by-Step Projects 5 Simple Cyanotypes Working with Botanicals Project: Botanical Cyanotype Cyanotype Photograms Project: Photogram with Glass Objects Project: Photogram Landscape with Torn Paper Printing from Negatives Project: Contact Print with a Film Negative 6 Experimentation: Beyond the Basics Playing with pH Project: Wet Cyanotypes with Vinegar, Spices, and Soap Bubbles Altering Finished Cyanotypes Project: Create a "Yellow" Cyanotype with Washing Soda Adding Color with Toning Project: Toning a Cyanotype with Botanicals 7 Finishing Techniques Mounting and Sealing a Cyanotype Project: Mounting a Cyanotype to a Cradled Board Project: Applying a Wax Finish Project: Bespoke Greeting Cards and Cyanotype Collage Project; Embellish a Cyanotype with Paint 8 Cyanotypes on Fabric Printing on Fabric Project: Cyanotype Stencil Prints on Fabric Scouring Fabric Project: Cyanotype Wall Hanging Project: Shirt with Botanical Embellishments Project: Cyanotype Tote Bag Parting Thoughts More About the Artists Resources Bibliography Art Credits Acknowledgments Index Review Quotes: "A comprehensive guide to the cyanotype in its entirety, this book is a true work of art! Madge has combined the history and science of the process in an easy to understand yet detailed way that invites the reader into the process. From novice to established cyanotype artist, this book has something to offer everyone. It is a true celebration of the cyanotype and all that it is!"-- Sarah Bourne Rafferty, author of Botanical Cyanotypes, artist @atwaterdesigns Review Quotes: "Who wouldn't want to make gorgeous, unique prints using plants from the garden and light from the sun? Madge Evers makes the process of creating cyanotypes accessible and fun!"-- Helen Hiebert, author of Weaving with Paper and Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds Review Quotes: "Whether you're a student, a teacher, or an accomplished artist trying a new medium, this book is for you! Equally practical and delightful, Madge's approach to cyanotypes invites everyone to try their hand at projects both simple and sophisticated--with bonus content for art historians and collectors!"-- Juliet Feibel, PhD, Executive Director ArtsWorcester Review Quotes: "Madge Evers' book on cyanotypes is a beautiful balance of striking imagery, clear instruction, and deep creative inspiration. Every page feels thoughtful and considered, inviting you not just to learn the process, but to really see the creative possibilities of cyanotype printing. What makes this book stand out is how seamlessly it blends practical guidance with artistic vision. In addition to the beautifully illustrated process, and the exciting possibilities Madge explores, I especially enjoyed the inclusion of other artists who also work with cyanotypes. Seeing how different makers approach the process adds so much richness to the book and opens up many new and interesting ways of working. It's generous in its teaching while also feeling like a work of art in its own right and one you'll want to return to again and again, both for reference and inspiration. A truly special book for artists and makers interested in cyanotypes, alternative processes, paper and textile-based creativity."-- Kate Ward, Textile Artist, CEO and Founder of Zen Stitching Publisher Marketing: Use the power of the sun to capture the beauty of nature with this step-by-step guide to cyanotype printing. Cyanotype printing is a simple photographic process that uses the sun's rays to create a chemical reaction, allowing you to easily capture stunning prints, using everything from ferns and feathers to lace and leaves. This accessible art form is the perfect way to blend time in nature with creativity. A few inexpensive supplies and a sunny day are all you need to start creating. Author Madge Evers has been teaching the cyanotype technique for years, while also developing her own thriving creative practice, making her the perfect guide and teacher. In Printing with the Sun, you'll learn the basics of the cyanotype process with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Once you've mastered the fundamentals, explore experimental techniques using everything from soap bubbles to washing soda to create inventive new takes on cyanotype printing. Over a dozen projects will build your printmaking skills and introduce you to new aspects of the art. The book also features stunning works of art from cyanotype artists across the country to spark your creative imagination. |
Printing with the Sun: Capturing the Beauty of Nature with Cyanotypes
$42.00