Julie Mixon

Figure 13: Image Transfer over Cyanotype: Cyanotype and image transfers applied overlapping onto paper.

Hand Sanitiser + Cyanotype Transfers

Want to explore an experimental combination of hand sanitiser and cyanotypes? Julie Mixon shares an inexpensive, accessible way to expand the traditional cyanotype process by introducing photographic color, layering, masking, double exposures, and other visual effects. Learn about the challenges such as paper expansion and image registration, and try a flexible way to experiment with combining photographic images and cyanotype. Writer and photography / Julie Mixon Internet searches for things … Read more

Julie Mixon is a Professor of Photography at Francis Marion University whose practice explores alternative photographic processes, combining historical techniques with digital and analogue experimentation. Her work often focuses on family and nature, reflecting her interest in the intersection of science, art, and photography. From: Florence, South Carolina, USA Shows: Cyanotypes, Lumens, Transfers and VanDykes Julie Mixon is a Professor of Photography at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina. … Read more

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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