Film & Printmaking
Cyanotypes
Photographs take on another life when I make them into cyanotypes. I mix and brush the light-sensitive solution onto watercolor paper, then expose each print to sunlight or UV light. The deep blue tones, texture of the paper, and hand-coated edges become part of the photograph.
This is an ongoing collection of prints from Burning Man, San Francisco, and Istanbul, and a place to share experiments as the work develops. Making each print is a chance to slow down, work with my hands, and see a familiar photograph differently.
Explore the collections
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge details and Halloween portraits from the Castro.
Burning Man
Deep blue prints and warm coffee-toned variations from the playa.
Istanbul
Architecture, ornament, and details reinterpreted in deep blue.
From photograph to print
Part of the enjoyment is experimenting. The brush marks and paper surface give each print its own character. I work with traditional blue cyanotypes, using hydrogen peroxide to bring out the blue; lightly bleached prints followed by a coffee bath for warmer tones; and tea and turmeric, which bring out vibrant yellows and rich browns. Each approach gives a familiar photograph a different presence on paper.
These galleries will grow as I make and photograph more prints.