Crary_Cyan

= This cyanotype was photographed and printed by Elisabeth Scheder-Bieschin. She is a famous cyanotype artist and chooses her media very carefully depending on the image and the effect she wants to show. In this particular image, the feather was printed on paper. Leading lines is the main compositional technique used in this image as the individual lines of the feather lead your eyes throughout the cyanotype. For this reason, texture and line were two elements incorporated. The lines of the feather show a soft, flexible texture since they are bent and not in a brittle, straight line. By viewing this image, I can imagine the feather to be soft and flimsy much like a birds feather floating in the wind after it had fallen off the bird in the sky. Finally, the main principle of design used in this cyanotype is movement. The feather has many lines, which are curved and flowy, giving the illusion the feather is floating. Another principal of design incorprated in this image is unity since the entire image comes together as one. The soft lines making up the feather all seem to work together, one part of the feather does not stand out as differnet. This ensures the piece comes together nicely. This is a photogram image since a silhouette is present. =

===This cyanotype was photographed by Michael C. Mendez, and this cyanotype is titled “The Killing Jar”. The media used to print this image was chemically sanitized paper. Fill the frame, along with rule of thirds and framing were three of the compositional techniques used to print this cyanotype. While the jar is centered in the middle of the image and is filling the frame, the butterflies follow the rule of thirds rule. They are positioned off to the side to make it more interesting. Finally, the jar is framing the butterflies which is where your attention should go first. Shape was the main element of design incorporated in the cyanotype since each butterfly silhouette has a unique and defined shape. Finally, rythm and movement are two of the principals of designed displayed in the image. The butterflies appear to be in flight, and they are spaced in a way to display rhythm. This is a negative based image.===

====**This cyanotype was created by Alessandra Hull, and the final cyanotype was printed on paper. Rule of thirds, as well as framing were compositional techniques displayed in the photograph.The bottom third of this piece contains just water, or negative space. Using rule of thirds works nicely for this image and make it more interesting as you are left to wonder what is below the elephant, and where it is. Framing is also used in this piece as the surface of the water frames the elephant as well as the dark, blue water at the bottom. Movement is the principal of design used in this piece. The elephant was captured swimming in the water. Also, the water looks to be in action as well, it is not just sitting still. This is a negative based image since it is only blue and white. **====

Original Images

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 * I believe this image would make a great cyanotype for many reasons. First, there is not much contrast between the different colors in this image. There is no plain white and no plain black. Instead there are greys, browns, and blues. This will ensure the cyanotype will not become blotchy with thick colors in one area and little color in another area. In this image, I used rule of thirds, placing the girl's head in the bottom left and leaving the background to fill in the rest of the space. Because of this, I also think my image could make a good cyanotype since the image is not too busy therefore you can really focus on the foreground and concept. Another compositional technique used in this image is leading lines. The lines from the tree branches, as well as the lines from the fur of Sydney's coat assist to move your eyes starting in the bottom left corner and up the image. An art element I used when taking this photograph is space. I carefully decided to have Sydney stand where she is standing, in order to get just the top of her head in the picture. I wanted to create a mystery about where she is looking. Ultimately, I used space to create an asymmetrical photo. As far as a concept for this photo goes, I wanted to create a picture where a girl is looking. Even though you can see much of what is around her, you don’t know exactly where she is looking to or what her story is. This photo was shot on the graveyard day so I wanted her to be looking up to heaven to “see” a loved one. However, the viewer is able to create their own story about what happened to her and where she is looking.**

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====**This image I shot in the prairie have very little contrast, therefore, it would make a great cyanotype. In order to create this image, I used many compositional techniques, as well as elements and principals, to make it the most interesting image. First, I used leading lines in this since the stems of the plant lead you up the picture. Also, the little cotton balls growing off the plant, alongside the prickly leaves give the image a very interesting texture. Part of the plant appears to be very soft while the other part looks tough and prickly. This goes to show that in every good thing there is something bad you have to overcome. And, in every bad thing there is always something good. In order to touch the plant you must come in contact with both textures. Again, I utilized space in my photograph to create an asymmetrical balance. I believe asymmetrical balances usually lead to the most interesting photos, especially cyanotypes, since you really need to study the entire image to get the full effect. Another principal deliberately used in this cyanotype image is unity/ harmony. There are just a few of the same repeating colors; white, brown, red, black as well as two plants in the picture. For this reason, there is not much going on so the viewer can focus more on the texture of the plants which displays the concept of this piece as mentioned before.**====