Bending, Not Breaking I Matthews 34 Maple Leafs and gently finds its way

and gently finds its way back

Through the deep indigo hues of cyanotype and the transparency of light-exposed botanicals

then developing it in a water bath

and simply be

Bending, Not Breaking I Matthews 34 Maple Leafs and gently finds its wayIm 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