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Sarah is the cyanotype artist behind Atwater Designs. She has an MFA in Printmaking and Book Arts from The University of the Arts. In addition to creating the original cyanotypes that drive Atwater Designs, she is an educator and creative mentor. She has work in our current gallery exhibit, Tapestry, as well as unframed, original cyanotypes in our flat file.
Sarah is one of our favorite artists to talk with about creativity, studio practices, motivation and mind set. We know this talk is going to be great! And of course, we will also be talking about Sarah’s new book: Botanical Cyanotype: a Guide to the Art of Sun Printing.
About the book:
A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to cyanotype, with 14 practical step-by-step projects plus bonus techniques to grow your skills.
Turn every nature walk into a masterpiece with artist and educator Sarah Bourne Rafferty’s complete guide to cyanotype, a process that blends sunlight with a simple salt solution to turn everyday leaves and flowers into mystical-looking art.
The book includes
an introduction to cyanotype basics, terms and definitions, troubleshooting, and key safety tips;
guides to preparing solutions, plus gathering supplies for coating, developing, and drying;
techniques for creating solar prints on both paper and fabric, plus level-up guides to wet cyanotype, bleaching/toning, double exposures, and incorporating paint and metallic colors; and
14 gorgeous step-by-step projects to use and gift, including framed botanical wall art, herb greeting cards, double exposures, an accordion-fold book, a cyanotype + watercolor bluebell print, a bleached and tea-toned fern print, a bandana, cocktail napkins, a T-shirt, a tote bag, worry stones, and a digital negative of a favorite spot.
Whether you’re starting your cyanotype journey here or want to take your talents to the next level, this book offers the perfect blend of approachability and creative empowerment.
“Sarah's evocative botanical imagery and creative projects invite readers to explore this historic medium through a fresh and inspiring lens."
—Madge Evers, author of Printing with the Sun
Sarah is the cyanotype artist behind Atwater Designs. She has an MFA in Printmaking and Book Arts from The University of the Arts. In addition to creating the original cyanotypes that drive Atwater Designs, she is an educator and creative mentor. She has work in our current gallery exhibit, Tapestry, as well as unframed, original cyanotypes in our flat file.
Sarah is one of our favorite artists to talk with about creativity, studio practices, motivation and mind set. We know this talk is going to be great! And of course, we will also be talking about Sarah’s new book: Botanical Cyanotype: a Guide to the Art of Sun Printing.
About the book:
A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to cyanotype, with 14 practical step-by-step projects plus bonus techniques to grow your skills.
Turn every nature walk into a masterpiece with artist and educator Sarah Bourne Rafferty’s complete guide to cyanotype, a process that blends sunlight with a simple salt solution to turn everyday leaves and flowers into mystical-looking art.
The book includes
an introduction to cyanotype basics, terms and definitions, troubleshooting, and key safety tips;
guides to preparing solutions, plus gathering supplies for coating, developing, and drying;
techniques for creating solar prints on both paper and fabric, plus level-up guides to wet cyanotype, bleaching/toning, double exposures, and incorporating paint and metallic colors; and
14 gorgeous step-by-step projects to use and gift, including framed botanical wall art, herb greeting cards, double exposures, an accordion-fold book, a cyanotype + watercolor bluebell print, a bleached and tea-toned fern print, a bandana, cocktail napkins, a T-shirt, a tote bag, worry stones, and a digital negative of a favorite spot.
Whether you’re starting your cyanotype journey here or want to take your talents to the next level, this book offers the perfect blend of approachability and creative empowerment.
“Sarah's evocative botanical imagery and creative projects invite readers to explore this historic medium through a fresh and inspiring lens."
—Madge Evers, author of Printing with the Sun
