Petunia, Black Satin (Petunia x hybrida) anthotype by Jessica Franzén

“High hopes (Low expectations)” by Jessica Franzén
Country: Sweden
Parts used: Petals
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 7 days
Month, season and year: July, summer, 2022
Substrate: watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Amount: A handful for each print
Extracted using: Mortar
Thinner: Vodka
Layers: 1
Used to create image: Laser printed OHP positive

Challenges or observations:
The dark purple-black petals crushed in a mortar and mixed with a few drops of vodka produced a very strong coloured purple print within a week. It was enough with just one coating.

Instagram: @jessica.m.franzen