Pure Inspiration #2: Colour: Techniques and Insights from Artists Working in Alternative Photographic Processes (Inspiration for Alternative ... gum bichromates, platium prints and more)

Discover the possibilities for bringing colour to alternative photographic processes that are traditionally monochrome. This book brings together 140+ artists who explore and share their processes in chemistry, pigments, layering, and experimentation. From plant-based anthotypes to tricolour cyanotypes, hand-coloured prints, layered gum bichromates and experimental hybrids, each print is supported by insights into the artists’ methods, materials, and decisions behind the image, making it a resource for learning as well as a source of inspiration.Whether you use this book for inspiration or learning, it offers a practical way to understand how colour is created across different processes – through real examples from practising artists. Slowing down, experimenting, and learning from others – this is alternative photographic processes in colour.Alternative photographic processes encompass a diverse array of techniques beyond the realms of traditional film and digital photography. Practitioners explore experimental approaches to image-making, including practices such as anthotype, cyanotype, gum bichromate, platinum/palladium printing, and many others. What sets alternative processes apart is their emphasis on hands-on craftsmanship and the use of unconventional materials. These methods result in aesthetic qualities that evoke a mood that is hard to achieve through conventional means. Try this book. It might just change your life.The artists are part of the community on AlternativePhotography.com – a resource dedicated to historical photographic methods in use today. We encourage photographers and artists to learn, get inspired and connect. Any profits from sales contribute towards the running costs. Read more