Cyanotype of Fern

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Veronica Nicholson Photography

Unique handmade prints transferring nature and light onto paper.

The fern is a pretty amazing plant, and there are many myths and mysteries surrounding this beautiful plant. The plant name “fern” comes from the Anglo-Saxon term, “fearn”, which means feather and it is one of the oldest plants on the planet, dating back 400 million years. Because the fern has been around for millions of years, it only stands to reason that it is a symbol of longevity, rebirth, and renewal.

Cyanotype printing is one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography. The distinctive feature of the print is its shade of cyan blue, which gives us the word blueprint. The process involves brushing on cyanotype sensitiser onto watercolour paper, arranging the leaves and exposing to ultraviolet light,  then washing in water to fix the image. Magic! Print size 10″ x 8″ signed by the artist and ready for framing