Colour: Orange

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) anthotype by Andy Schmitt

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) anthotype by Andy Schmitt

“Summer” by Andy Schmitt
Country: Plainsboro, NJ, USA
Parts used: Turmeric powder
Amount: 3 oz powder in 6 oz liquid
Extracted by: Shaking, then left to settle: gives a saturated solution
Thinner: Denatured ethyl alcohol
Application: Brushing

Read more

Beach rose (Rosa Rugosa) anthotype by Alison Bell

Beach rose (Rosa Rugosa) anthotype by Alison Bell

“Gather ye rosehips” by Alison Bell
Country: St. Catharines, Canada
Parts used: Fruit of rosehips
Amount: About 25 rosehips
Extracted by: Blender
Thinner: A splash each of 91% isopropyl alcohol and distilled water
Application: Brushing

Read more

Bloodroot anthotype by Alexandra Whiteside

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) anthotype by Alexandra Whiteside

“Golden Toad” by Alexandra Whiteside
Country: Texas, USA
Parts used: Fresh root/rhizome, purchased online
Amount: Two dozen 1″-3″ chunks of fresh roots, chopped into thin slices (about 2 cups of material)
Extracted by: Simmering of mixture
Thinner: Distilled water and reagent-grade pure alcohols (ethanol; possibly some methanol)
Application: Brushing on paper with a mop watercolor brush

Read more