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This was Anthotype Day 2022…

The FIRST EVER World Anthotype Day is now over, and I must say it was a success! We really hope you enjoyed it too! 100+ artists (!!!) from 31 countries (!!!) took part. Go make a cup of coffee, and take your time to enjoy all the wonderful work – and explore even more on the videos and links below. 👉 If you can, please help us fund the … Read more

Artists’ videos from World Anthotype Day 2022… awesome!

During World Anthotype Day 2022 artists were encouraged to send in videos to present themselves and their work. They did. Watch the inspiring anthotype work! 👉 If you subscribe to the anthotype newsletter you will be notified for the next World Anthotype Day. 👉 The anthotype emulsion database 👉 This year’s gallery: 👉 If you can, please help us fund the day for the price of a coffee. Featuring in … Read more

Algae, blue (Spirulina maxima) anthotype by Marion Sidebottom

Algae, spirulina (Spirulina maxima) anthotype by Marion Sidebottom

“Walk of Hope” by Marion Sidebottom
Country: UK
Parts used: Powder
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 2 days
Month, season and year: August, Summer, 2022
Substrate: Hannemuhle Platinum Rag 300 gsm
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra) anthotype by Penny Russell

“Jude’s Garden” by Penny Russell
Country: UK, but print made in Majorca
Parts used: Petals
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 7 hours
Month, season and year: August, summer, 2022
Substrate: Sketchpad paper 140 gm (cream)
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Bouganville (Bougainvillea spectabilis) anthotype by Arcangela Regis

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) anthotype by Arcangela Regis

“Buga22” by Arcangela Regis
Country: Spain
Parts used: Petals
Application: Brushing
Exposure Time: 3 days
Month: July 2022
Substrate: Watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Algae, spirulina (Spirulina maxima) anthotype by David Lowe

“Future Hopes and Friendships” by David Lowe
Country: UK
Parts used: Liquid blue food colouring
Application: Brushing with a foam brush
Exposure time: 6 hours in hot sunshine
Month, season and year: July, Summer 2022
Substrate: Hahnemuhle watercolour paper 300 gsm hot pressed
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Anthotype emulsion database

The Anthotype emulsion database is a collection of anthotypes that artists have contributed on World Anthotype Day. Find an emulsion for your anthotype and learn from other artists’ notes. All anthotype emulsions with examples of prints The 2022 entries in Book format: Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 1 – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2022. Turmeric, spinach, red cabbage, blackberry, spirulina and beetroot seems to be the most … Read more

Blackberry, common (Rubus ulmifolius) anthotype by Valeria Accili

“Magic Waterwall” by Valeria Accili
Country: Italy
Parts used: Juice
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 2 weeks
Months, season and year: Autumn 2021
Substrate: Watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Kembang Telang (Clitoria ternatea) anthotype by Vidhyasuri Utami

“BTS Misti: The View from North Jakarta” by Vidhyasuri Utami
Country: Indonesia
Common name: Also known as Butterfly pea
Parts used: Petals
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 5 days
Months, season and year: June, summer,
Substrate: Canson Montval watercolour paper 200 gsm
Contrast of final print: * (Low)

English Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) anthotype by Ralph Rinke

“Stack of Chips” by Ralph Rinke
Country: Canada
Parts used: Cucumber skin (hothouse/greenhouse)
Application: Brushing with a foam brush
Exposure time: 3 hours 45 minutes – during mid day and high sun
Months, season and year: Summer, July 2022
Substrate: Stonehenge White cotton rag – 250 gsm
Contrast of final print: *** (High)

Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) anthotype by Nathalia Dov

“Maintain the being” by Nathalia Dov
Country: Brazil
Parts used: Powder from crushed leaves and stems
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 3 hours and a half
Months, season and year: July, winter, 2022
Substrate: watercolour paper / 300 gsm
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Violet (Viola cornuta) anthotype by Marjan van der Donk

“Pearls” by Marjan van der Donk
Country: The Netherlands
Parts used: Petals
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 1 week
Months, season and year: July, Summer 2022
Substrate: watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: *** (High)

Anthotype Paprika, common (Capsicum annuum varietals) anthotype by Frank Gorga

Pepper / Paprika, common (Capsicum annuum varietals) anthotype by Frank Gorga

“Summer Vine” by Frank Gorga
Country: USA
Parts used: Powder from the grocery store
Application: Dipping (but see observations)
Exposure time: 45-60 minutes
Months, season and year: July, summer, 2022
Substrate: Strathmore Series 400 Drawing paper (but see observations)
Contrast of final print: *** (High)

Cherry (Prunus cerasus) + Wine, red anthotype by Natalia L Rudychev

“Cherry Petals in Flight” by Natalia L Rudychev
Country: USA
Common name of plant and latin name of plant: sour cherry organic juice (Prunus Cerasus)/merlot wine
Parts used: Sour cherry fruit juice/merlot wine
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 3 weeks
Months, season and year: July, summer, 2021
Substrate: Strathmore watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Anthotype “Dreaming” by Stephanie Frondoso

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) anthotype by Stephanie Frondoso

“Dreaming” by Stephanie Frondoso
Country: Philippines
Parts used: Petals
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 2 days
Months, season and year: May, summer, 2021
Substrate: watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: *** (High)

Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) + Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) anthotype by Clive Pigott

“One Day of Hope 19590919” by Clive Pigott
Country: New Zealand
Parts used: Cabbage – leaves + Beetroot – root
Application: Brush 1-inch hake
Exposure time: 9 days facing North through 2 layers of glass (the glass-frame support and bedroom window)
Months, season and year: June, end Autumn – beginning Winter 2022
Substrate: REEVES Watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Anthotype "Cool Cat" by Alexandra Whiteside

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora) anthotype by Alexandra Whiteside

“Cool Cat” by Alexandra Whiteside
Country: USA
Parts used: Petals
Application: Rubbed directly onto paper
Exposure time: approximately 3 weeks
Months, season and year: July 2022, Summer
Substrate: watercolour paper (cold pressed)
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Turmeric Anthotype “Leaf” by Kristine Sargsyan

Turmeric, common (Curcuma longa) anthotype by Kristine Sargsyan

“Leaf” by Kristine Sargsyan
Country: Armenia
Parts used: Powder
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 2 hours
Months, season and year: July, summer, 2022
Substrate: Watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: *** (High)

Algae, spirulina (Spirulina maxima) anthotype by Dennis Humphrey

“Hope for Life” by Dennis Humphrey
Country: Canada
Parts used: Powder
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 4 days in bright sunlight
Months, season and year: June, Summer, 2022
Substrate: Hannemühle Platinum Rag (300 gsm, cotton rag)
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Rose petals used to make anthotype prints

About World Anthotype Day

How World Anthotype Day started and how to take part in World Anthotype Day – on the 3rd Saturday in August. Join the anthotype newsletter and you will be notified. How World Anthotype Day started The initiative of World Anththotype Day was started here, by us, after sending out the Anthotype Day survey and getting an overwhelmingly positive response. The core team for the first year consists of Malin Fabbri, … Read more