Bending, Not Breaking I Matthews 34 Maple Leafs framed in a natural oak

framed in a natural oak wood frame measuring 11×14”

then developing it in a water bath

shining like a guiding star

These subtle variations add to the charm of this technique

reveal with water

Bending, Not Breaking I Matthews 34 Maple Leafs framed in a natural oakIm 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