Learn why most cyanotypes look predictable - and discover 3 secrets that will change everything.
I don't know how to take what I see and abstract it.
I don't know that to do.
I don't really know what I'm looking for/at.
I don't know what I'm trying to achieve/say.
What if I do it wrong?
I've tried it the way I see others doing it but I don't get it/it doesn't resonate with me.
A couple of years ago, I was staring at yet another blue cyanotype thinking, "This is nice, but there has to be more to this medium than white silhouettes on blue paper."
I was at a point in my creative development where I was keen to challenge boundaries, push my use of natural materials and, feeling rebellious, break the rules! It was frustrating to see something with apparent potential only being used (and taught) in a very safe way.
If, like me, you want to break away from the classical blue cyanotype and explore a world of exciting and conversation-worthy images, this guide is most definitely for you! By the end of it, you'll understand exactly why most cyanotypes look predictable - and discover 3 secrets that will change everything.
Each secret takes less than 5 minutes to understand, but the results will transform your practice forever.
Happy creating!
Natalie
Get 3 Secrets to Create Stunning Cyanotypes!
About Your Tutor
Natalie is a full-time artist living and working in Cornwall, painting in her Bude studio and teaching at the St Ives School of Painting as well as running her own classes locally and online.
She recently completed 2 years of study with the Newlyn Art School which has strengthened her sense of self, her ideas and interests and given her tools to be rigorous in her critical thinking.
In spring 2023 Natalie held her first major solo show 'This Land' at the Royal Cornwall Museum, showcasing her largest paintings to date. Presenting her explorations into natural earth pigments and writing about her beloved Cornwall landscape, the work created for this exhibition cemented her love of her materials, process and subject.
