Re: Anthotypes
Steven did quite a range of anthotypes, primarily with fresh flowers,
that are posted to his gallery at alternativephotography.com:
http://www.alternativephotography.com/artists/steven_pitsenbarger.html
I believe he had limited luck with blueberries, because he was crushing
the fruit rather than pureeing it, and most of the color is in the skin.
I like your idea of cooking the fruit to break down or spread the color.
On the food and drink side, an inexpensive red wine emulsion was one of
my favorites, and dark bottled juices might also work.
Beth
liz tuttie wrote:
Thank you all, Cyanotypes are a possibility but I am really looking into
the anthotypes for the back to nature sort of idea also. The school is
reall looking for a real organic, back to nature experience.
I find the blueberry idea intriguing,since we are in blueberry country. I
am wondering if cooking them down might be an advantage as the raw interior
is not that intense. I will experiment..
Jalo , 4 days .. wow..
Liz
[Original Message]
From: Diana Bloomfield <dhbloomfield@bellsouth.net>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
Date: 2/26/2008 5:46:35 PM
Subject: Re: Anthotypes
Someone on the portfolio exchange, a couple of years ago, included
one as I remember. It was really beautiful and very delicate-
looking. She also said it took several days of exposure.
I would have thought cyanotypes (which would be quicker, certainly)
were relatively non-toxic-- as long as people wear gloves, and
everything is mixed up ahead of time, so no one is messing around
with powders. Would making cyanotypes be too toxic for children??
Diana
On Feb 26, 2008, at 4:59 PM, Projekti Vedos wrote:
Elizabeth
I'm no expert, but tried some blueberry anthotypes couple of years
ago (still interested to continue), one of the prints can be seen at:
http://photoporkkala.com/gallery2/index-1.html
and there on the second thumbnail page - the "magenta" blueberry
anthotype test print, it was exposed for about four days in the
sun...
-jalo
----- Original Message -----
From: liz tuttie <ituttie@earthlink.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 21:41
Subject: Anthotypes
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Hi, I would like some input and any experiences any of you may
have with working with nontoxic organic photosensitive
materials. I have been working with platinum/palladium for a
while and would like any input from anyone on working with
plants/ flowers/ juices etc. This is for a project
based on "the organic " that is brining community artists
together with kids and adults. So .. Non toxic would be the key
here with the kids..
Thank you
Elizabeth Tuttie
http://photosplatinum.com
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