Photography & New Media

Code: P0715-24

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      Open to All

      Students of any skill and knowledge level.

Alternative Processes: Cyanotype and Gum Bichromate

Jul 15 - 19, 2024

9AM - 5PM

Concept

The deceptively simple cyanotype process is one of the original and oldest photographic printing methods, offering an array of rich, exquisite, and mysterious blues. In this workshop, students experiment on various papers, creating both photograms and photographs, learning to create digital negatives. While cyanotype is a stand-alone process of choice for contemporary photographic artists, many continue to evolve their final prints by toning with varying organic botanical toners, altering a print to almost any color and hue. This versatile process works amazingly well with other alternative processes including gum bichromate. Students also experiment with adding layers of gum bichromate over their blue prints to engage the full color aspects of combining processes.

Media

Digital Photography, digital printing, Adobe Photoshop, digital negative processes, cyanotype, gum bichromate printing

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Faculty

Diana Bloomfield

Diana Bloomfield specializes in 19th century photographic printing techniques, creating visual narratives through her handmade prints and one-of-a-kind artist books. Internationally exhibited and published, Diana’s art is also in a number of public and private collections, including the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, FL, and in the New Mexico History Museum In Santa Fe, NM. She is represented by The Cardinal Gallery of Toronto, Canada.

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Diana Bloomfield, Wild Garlic (bleached & toned cyanotype- with wine tannin), 2019

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Photography & New Media

Photography has always been a vital part of Anderson Ranch, one in which students explore visual storytelling through a variety of contexts and concepts. The program has uniquely evolved to focus on both traditional photography and new media— making it one of the only workshop settings of its kind. Three floors of the Fischer Photography Center house state-of-the-art equipment, including three photography studios, two Mac labs, a traditional darkroom, and a lighting studio with strobe and continuous lighting for photography and video.

All Photography workshops are rooted in the same idea—powerful art requires rigorous inquiry of techniques and ideas. We focus on technical skills, content and critical dialog. Students have access to color-managed media labs equipped with 24-inch iMacs, flatbed and film scanners, Epson printers, and cutting-edge software including Adobe Creative Cloud. When appropriate, students utilize strobe and tungsten lighting equipment, seamless backdrops, green screen, audio and video recording equipment and Epson large-format printers.

The Ranch Photography and New Media team creates an inspiring environment, allowing artists of all levels to explore lens-based media and the journey of artistic discovery in the unparalleled setting of the Colorado Rockies.

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Anderson Ranch is happy to extend a 20% tuition discount* in one- and two-week adult Summer Workshops for SPE members and Center for Fine Art Photography members. Please email reg@andersonranch.org with your SPE membership information and we will send you a form to register and access the discount. Discounts are not available retroactively. You are also welcome to call 970-924-5089 to register. *Please note that the SPE and Center for Fine Art Photography discount does not apply to The Center / Advanced Mentored Studies program or Destination Workshops, nor can it be combined with any other discount, scholarship or special offer. 

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Workshop Details

Supply List

Many of the items you'll need are available in the ArtWorks Store. Please click "View Full Supply List" to see a comprehensive list of items you'll need for this workshop.

Lodging & Meals

Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations. 

We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.

The Ranch Café meal plan that is included with Room and Board fees strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. The meal plan includes 5 days of continental breakfasts that will include a hot offering, 5 lunches with a selection of offerings, and 5 dinners.

 

Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts

Making Art Accessible

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.

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