Francis Baker

Francis Baker, one of the first artists that joined the galleries here, is now dedicated the anachronistic medium of gum bichromate.
From: Oakland, USA.
Shows: Cyanotypes, Cyanotypes and vandykes, Gum bichromates, Vandykes.


Francis Baker is an American outsider artist using alternative processes to communicate ephemeral qualities of life, such as: physical image, age, wholeness, individuality and the repeated patterns of human action all weighed against the dailyness of an existence constrained by war and 50% off a great pair of boots. It all boils down to finding the human spirit within the struggle of life. His older work also includes cyanotypes and vandykes, separate and in combination on a variety of material including canvas and tissue paper.

Francis Baker has been exhibiting since 1994. He work has been presented in galleries and museums nationally and internationally. Francis lives and works in San Francisco.

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Francis is also featured in:

Blueprint to cyanotypes

Contact:

  • Email: francis (at) francisbaker.com
  • Website
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Blueprint to cyanotypes the book by Malin Fabbri
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Blueprint to cyanotypes - Exploring a historical alternative photographic process

by Malin Fabbri and Gary Fabbri

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All you need to get started with cyanotypes, full of information, tips and samples from artists. An excellent beginners' guide to cyanotypes!
 
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Cyanotype Notes - Document your cyanotype process
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Cyanotype notes – Document your cyanotype process

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50 pre-defined pages for you to document your cyanotype process.
 
Anna Atkins tribute calendar 2024
Anna Atkins tribute calendar

Anna Atkins tribute calendar

12 beautiful cyanotypes by 12 different artists created in honour of Anna Atkins.
 
Anna Atkins tribute journal 2024
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Anna Atkins tribute journal

Daily planner featuring 60 beautiful cyanotypes by different cyanotype artists created in honour of Anna Atkins.
 
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