I'm now making original cyanotypes based on the traditional Victorian method with a modern twist and using locally sourced botanicals. Find out more on the BlueFernPrints blog.
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| Cranesbill leaves - original A4 'wet' cyanotype on Bockinford watercolour paper |
I stumbled over the work of Anna Atkins, considered to be the first female photographer, while researching for The Blackfern Conspiracy and dabbled a little in the dark art of cyanotypes a couple of years ago whilst in Bath.
We moved back to Kenilworth in 2018 (loooooooong story for another day) and after a major refurb, struggled to find some affordable wall art for the hall, I rummaged in the old shed for my box of chemicals and set to work to create my own. I started a fresh collection of dried botanicals, mixed up the chemicals, coated the watercolour paper, placed on the composition and ‘cooked’ outside until they turned blue.
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| Ivy sprigs - original A3 'wet' cyanotype on Hahnemule watercolour paper |
This summer was HOT, so there was plenty of UV to go around. My collection grew. Prints of giant alliums, ivy, cranesbill leaves, meadowflowers ... You name it. I’ve pressed it into service, as it were. I made so many, I decided to sell them and created BlueFernPrints.
Pictured here is a selection of original prints, including my latest fad, 'wet' cyanotypes which involve adding all manner of ingredients (salt, turmeric, soap, citric acid) to create ethereal marbling patterns in the background.
Some will be for sale via bigcartel.com shortly. Original A4 cyanotypes are priced at £20 including p&p; A3 originals are £30 including p&p (cardboard tube).
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| Ferns and rowan - original A4 'wet cyanotype' on Hahnemule watercolour paper |
If there's anything you fancy, do get in touch - pamkelt@gmail.com
Commissions welcome.
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