In this gorgeous new book, Jane Spink, founder of the hugely successful Inky Dog Studio, shares her working process for creating her stunning nature-inspired cyanotype prints. Discover Jane’s initial sketches and inspirational photos, understand the fundamental process of making a cyanotype print, then explore myriad ways to elevate this simple yet stunning technique into gorgeous works of art.
This is a highly visually, intuitive how-to book that will be a springboard for you to set out on, or advance further along, your own sunlight-printed journey.
Table of Contents
Introduction What is cyanotype?
Cyanotype: from 1842 to the present day
Tools and Materials
Inspiration and gathering resources
Techniques and Demo Project
Challenging Conventions and Pushing Boundaries
A Word on sustainability
PROJECTS
Spring: "First Flowers"
Spring: "Blossom!"
Spring: "Nesting"
Summer: "Blooming Forth!"
Summer: "Landscapes, Skyscapes and Sunshine"
Summer: "Lazy, Hazy Days"
Autumn: "Changing Leaves"
Autumn: "Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness"
Autumn: "Foraging, Gathering, Journalling"
Winter: "Robin!"
Winter: "Solstice"
Winter: "Magical"
Troubleshooting
Artists Focus
Last word
Glossary
Index
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