“Peony with Heart on Rose” by Ann Giordano
Country: New York City, USA
Parts used: Petals
Amount: Handful for each print
Extracted by: Mortar then blender to produce a large amount
Thinner: Distilled water, gin
Application: Brushing
Layers: 2
Substrate: Arches watercolour paper
Created with: Photogram of Peony flower, stem and leaf
Exposure: 44 days, July and August, summer 2023
Contrast: ✿✿ (Medium)
Challenges or observations: Reduced sunlight due to weather and new hi-rise buildings blocking the sun. 14 x 10 inch anthotype using plexiglas with clips, exposed through the window.
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