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Pure Inspiration, volume 2: Colour – Got yours yet?

Discover how 140+ artists bring colour to traditionally monochrome processes. This book explores pigments, chemistry, layering, and experimentation through real working examples. From anthotypes and cyanotypes to hand-coloured, gum bichromates, and hybrids, each print includes insights into methods and creative choices. A rich source of both inspiration and practical learning.   Pure Inspiration #2: Colour “Both the Pure Inspiration books are must-haves at the very least in digital form, not … Read more

The idea was born during the experiments later published in the volume PURE INSPIRATION #1 of Alternative Photography.

Pure Inspiration books

Pure Inspiration emerged unexpectedly from our Calendar & Journal event. The idea stemmed from a desire to preserve the beauty of entries beyond the year’s end. The theme, Composites, encouraged experimentation, resulting in stunning artworks that blended multiple techniques that seemed to spark creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a newcomer, this book will inspire you to explore alternative photography and unleash your own creativity.   Pure Inspiration #2: … Read more

Daniel Rothenberg Kallitype

Daniel Rothenberg

Daniel Rothenberg is an experimental artist whose practice bridges printmaking and alternative photography. Grounded in process and material, his layered kallitypes and analog techniques explore transformation, imperfection, and the tactile possibilities of image-making. From: Rochester, New York, USA Shows: Chemigrams, Cyanotypes, Kallitypes, Lumens. Daniel Rothenberg is an experimental artist whose evolving body of work reflects a deep curiosity for process and material. He graduated from Nazareth University in 2021 with … Read more

Cover image by Libby Mournement

Sir John Herschel tribute journal

The Sir John Herschel tribute journal is a daily planner and contains both pre-defined pages and blank pages for you to plan your year. The templates are there to help you focus on your art projects as well as get a balance with work, home and everything else that happens in life. The journal is a tribute to Herschel, who gave us many of our beloved alt. processes such as … Read more