Bending, Not Breaking I Matthews 34 Maple Leafs Original Cyanotype print on acid-free

Original Cyanotype print on acid-free matte paper or fine art paper with vibrant archival inks

then developing it in a water bath

These subtle variations add to the charm of this technique

and nature

and gently finds its way back

Bending, Not Breaking I Matthews 34 Maple Leafs Original Cyanotype print on acid-freeIm always fascinated by the spirit of grass soft yet resilient and strong. While it might not boast the same beauty as the flowers during this season, it thrives and can survive the winter while flowers fade. The grass was collected on a windy day in July. Starting with real botanicals that I have harvested, dried, and pressed throughout the seasons; the original cyanotype is hand made using sunlight, photographic chemicals, and developed in a water