Tena Smith

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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

Double exposed wet cyanotype by Tena Smith

Wet Cyanotype – injecting colours and double exposing

Tena Smith guides you through a colorful variation of the wet cyanotype process with emphasis on experimentation and creativity. Choosing plant materials, mixing colors, preparing paper, and arranging designs as well as applying colors, and adding soap bubbles and saran wrap are covered to create vibrant, unique cyanotype prints. Writer and photography / Tena Smith I would like to first state that I am not an expert in Cyanotype, but … Read more