Cyanotypes & Pastels
An alternative photographic process, sometimes referred to as "Sunprints," cyanotypes are images consisting of (usually) a deep Prussian blue color and the color of the paper. Many of Jeanne's Cyanotypes are unique, one-of-a-kind monoprints created using actual botanical subjects from nature like leaves and flower petals. These are referred to as "photograms." Others are made from film negatives that have been either created entirely by hand (drawing the images on clear film) or negatives that are (sometimes hand-altered) photographic images. Cyanotypes are exposed using nature's light, the sun. The images are developed individually in a water bath.
Often, Jeanne will create a cyanotype photogram, then add to it with other mediums (like pastels or colored pencils) to develop the image further and to make a more visually interesting piece.
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