Anthotype Day 2025 entries – AlternativePhotography.com

Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) anthotype by Amber J. Anderson

“Self-Portrait with Zinnias” by Amber J. Anderson, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Parts used: Petals and seeds
Amount: Petals and seeds of six flowers
Extracted by: Mortar and pestle
Thinner: Vodka
Application: Foam brush

World Anthotype Day 2025 – the movie

We’re thrilled to share our latest video celebrating World Anthotype Day! Take a look at anthotypes from artists all around the world making prints from natural pigments. Watch the full video here: If the YouTube link for some reason does not work, click here. Go to the gallery 2025 to see the names and credits. And the database to see how the anthotypes are made. Subscribe to our anthotype newsletter … Read more

Witch hazel (Hamamelis) anthotype by Jen Perena

“Floating Shapes” by Jen Perena, Rochester, New York, USA
Parts used: Petals
Amount: 4 tablespoons
Extracted by: Mortar and pestle
Thinner: Distilled white vinegar with baking soda added directly into the emulsion
Application: Brushing

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) anthotype by Amy Flatow

“Waning Summer” by Amy Flatow, Woodbourne, NY, United States
Parts used: Pulp
Amount: 1 watermelon
Extracted by: Juicing
Thinner: None
Application: Foam brush

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) anthotype by Romolo Mazzoccante

“Before the storm” by Romolo Mazzoccante, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Parts used: Leaves
Amount: 200 grams
Extracted by: Centrifuge
Solvent: None
Application: Brushing

Watercress (Narsturtium officinale) anthotype by Ana Cláudia de Souza Mota

“Candle” by Ana Cláudia de Souza Mota, Brasília, Brazil
Parts used: Leaves
Amount: 30 grams
Extracted by: Centrifuge
Solvent: None
Application: Dipping

Walnut, black (Juglans nigra) by Cheryl Hoffmann

Walnut, black (Juglans nigra) anthotype by Cheryl Hoffmann

“Black Walnut” by Cheryl Hoffmann, Orr Lake, Canada
Parts used: Nut for making ink, leaves for photogram
Amount: 25 nuts, crushed to expose the inside of the outer shell
Extracted by: Cooking and straining
Thinner: Simmered in water from the lake. A little vodka was added when cooled
Application: Brushing

Walnut (Juglans nigra) anthotype by Arindam Majumdar

“Who was your mother, before she was your mother?” by Arindam Majumdar, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Parts used: Shell
Amount: 30 shells
Extracted by: Soaked in water for an hour, then boiled for one hour and filtered with a cloth
Solvent: Tap water
Application: Floating watercolour paper on top of the emulsion in a tray of walnut extract overnight to soak

Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida) anthotype by Edward James Powers

“Morning Surf” by Edward James Powers, Venus, Pennsylvania, USA
Parts used: Blades
Amount: 1/4 cup dried fronds
Extracted by: Ground in a blender, then soaked for one week
Solvent: 91% isopropyl alcohol
Application: Brushing

Violet, wood (Viola odorata) anthotype by Anne Kalinic

“Violette sur Erdre” by Anne Kalinic, Nantes, France
Parts used: Petals
Amount: A handful for a little smaller than an A5 print
Extracted by: Mortar
Thinner: A drop of Vodka 37.5%
Application: Brushing

Violet, wild (Viola sororia) anthotype by Mickey Mariash

“Wild Violet” by Mickey Mariash, Yorktown Heights, New York, USA
Parts used: Entire flower
Amount: A handful per mortar bowl
Extracted by: Mortar and pestle
Thinner: Rubbing alcohol
Application: Brushed on

Tomato leaves (Solanum lycopersicum) anthotype by Kriszta Németh

“Grotex” by Kriszta Németh, Törökbálint, Hungary
Parts used: Leaves
Amount: About a handful for each print
Extracted by: Mixing and soaking in alcohol
Thinner: Alcohol (70%)
Application: Brushing

Teak (Tectona grandis) anthotype by Rajeev Peethambaran

“Zephyr” by Rajeev Peethambaran, Kerala, India
Parts used: Leaves
Amount: 1 gram of tender leaves
Extracted by: Mortar
Solvent: Alcohol (vodka)
Application: Brushing

Tarragon, French (Artemisia Dracunculus var. Sativa) anthotype by Ralph Rinke

“Tarragon ogram” by Ralph Rinke, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
Parts used: Leaves
Amount: Approximately 2 grams of 2-20 cm stalks
Extracted by: Mortar
Solvent: Distilled water, 6 mL
Application: Brushing

Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) anthotype by Clive Pigott

“Wallmen” by Clive Pigott, Wellington, New Zealand
Parts used: Fruit (pips)
Amount: Approximately 6 mL from one fruit
Extracted by: Extracted by removing the juicy area around the pips, and squeezing through muslin with a little bit of alcohol
Thinner: Isopropyl Alcohol
Application: Brushing