Anthotype printing, a process also invented by Sir John Herschel in the 1840’s, uses botanical matter, or other natural light-sensitive compounds, to coat paper or other substrates. When the paper is exposed to sunlight, or other UV light sources, the light bleaches the color in areas of the paper not shielded, This process is extraordinarily labor intensive because most of the plant-based compounds bleach out very slowly, over hours, days, or sometimes even weeks. There is no way to fix the final print, so they can’t be exhibited in any normal fashion.

Rue de Sevigne, Spirulina

Tram 28, Pansy

Tram 28, Spirulina

The Dog’s Name Was Jake, Pansy

The Dog’s Name Was Jake, Pansy on Buttercup PastelMat

The Dog’s Name Was Jake, Pokeberry and Pansy

Ocean Breeze, Pansy

Room With A View, Pansy

Heron, Nasturtium

Heron, Pansy and Martha Washington Geranium

Heron, Saffron, Beet

Heron, Saffron, Peony, Nasturtium, Begonia

Spring Display, Marigold

Deer, Wine

Spring Display, Beet

Egret, Nasturtium, Pokeweed

Egret, Marigold, Peony, Nasturtium, Begonia

Egrets, Pokeweed, Bittercress, Peony, Nasturtium, Begonia

 

Appaloosa Pony, Nasturtium

Crow, Spirulina

Crow, Nasturtium, Orange Daisy, Loosestrife

Pony in Snow, Red Begonia

Voyage, Celedine Poppy, Elderberry-Apple syrup, Pansy

Crow, Celedine Poppy, Pansy

Bird of Paradise, Pansy, Celedine Poppy, Turmeric Root, Pansy

The Dog’s Name Was Jake, Turmeric Root, Pansy

Egret, Amaranth, Saffron, Pansy