Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2: The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2023 (Anthotype Emulsions – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day)

For the second year running, anthotype and alternative photographic process artists from all over the world came together on Saturday, the 19th of August 2023. Anthotypes were created and photographic prints were made from plants and pigments. The second World Anthotype Day was celebrated by artists with vibrant and colourful photographs made from plant, powder and dye emulsions. Most prints were exposed using only the sun. World Anthotype Day was facilitated by a small team at AlternativePhotography.com putting together this collection of artists’ research, processes and notes for others to learn and draw inspiration from. The collective research of almost 140 artists from 31 countries has been compiled in this book, covering emulsions made by: Annatto, Avocado, Bahraini almond, Balloon flower, Beach rose, Beetroot, Begonia, Bellflowers, Birch, Black elder, Black swallow wort, Blackcap raspberry, Bloodroot, Blueberry, Bougainvillea, Bracken, Brown-eyed Susan, Calendula, Chard, Chokeberries, Clematis, Cocoa, Cosmos, Costa Rican pitahaya, Crown lime, Dandelion, Fennel, Fern, Fireweed, Flame vine, Genipap, Geranium, Grape, Greater celandine, Hibiscus, Hollyhock, Hosta, Indian shot, Indigo, Iris, Jaboticaba, Jamaica flower, Juneberry, Kale, Lamb’s quarter, Lamb’s-ear, Lily of the valley, Lupine, Mallow, Mango, Mangosteen, Morning glory, Mulberry, Mustard, Nasturtium, Nettle, Oak, Onion, Paprika / Pepper, Peony, Peregrina, Persimmon, Plum shiso, Pokeweed, Poppy, Pumpkin, Red cabbage, Rocket, Rose, Saffron crocus, Saint George’s sword, Service berry, Silk floss tree, Sour cherry, Spinach, Squill, Strawberry, Sweet pea, Syngonium, Tayoba, Tea, Tomato, Tulip, Tulip tree, Turmeric, Walnut, Wine, Wineberry, Wonga-wonga vine and Yerba mate. Whether you are a beginner, discovering the anthotype process, or an experienced anthotypist, you will find this book invaluable, saving you time when choosing the next plant or pigment to try, or simply give you inspiration.