“If you see a tree as blue, then make it blue.”
~ Paul Gauguin
(1848 - 1903)
The cyanotype process is a printing technique developed by Sir John Frederick William Herschel in 1842 and gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The process involves using a photosensitive solution containing iron salts to create an image on a light-sensitive surface, typically paper or fabric. Cyanotypes are unique due to their simplicity, blue tones and longevity.
The flower cyanotypes featured above and below are stunning because the delicate and intricate details of the flowers are preserved in exquisite blue tones, creating a visually captivating and ethereal representation of nature's elegance. The combination of the cyanotype process's unique aesthetics and the natural grace of flowers results in beautiful works of art that evoke a sense of tranquility and timeless beauty.