So I'm trying to bring everything up to speed.
There are three paintings in this post - one watercolour and two cyanotypes.
I was so fortunate to have been gifted a day at a printing works to learn how to make cyanotypes - a process used in making blueprints.
You can use all sorts of papers to make cyanotypes - and I chose to use watercolour paper, so that I could paint some details in watercolour afterwards.
The Sun Always Rises
Harvest Time
and finally, a watercolour commission of a lovely rescue boy
Tanner
I thought, for interest, I'll also show you the cyanotypes as they were hanging up to dry, after coming out from the wash tray, in which any excess chemicals were removed.
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I like these. Harvest time is my favorite. I've never heard of a cyanotypes before, very interesting
ReplyDeletethank you, Ann. I've only heard of them since our move to Scotland, but I'm in love with them!
DeletePat, I'd never heard of cyanotypes. I'm going to Google the process. This is very interesting and your results are so pretty. Tanner looks like a sweetheart! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Candy. They are fascinating pieces to create. Kits are also available, if you want to try one of your own. Tanner is, by all accounts, a very loving dog.
DeleteVery cool cyanotypes! I'd love to see the steps you took. :D
ReplyDeleteNext time, Robin, I will photograph every step! xx
DeleteDear Pat all three of these are wonderful...I especially love your watercolor of Tanner. It looks like you captured his personality. Thanks for sharing friend. Hope you have a delightful day. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. I am so glad you love Tanner, his owners did too.
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The cyanotypes look fantastic! And I love your watercolour! I follow your fb page now!
ReplyDeletearen't they adorable - and if you make them on watercolour paper, it lends itself to the overpainting that I did here.
DeleteThank you so much for following my FB page, I was convinced by the framing man who hangs my paintings that I ought to have a page.