Cyanotype Photography

One of the oldest photographic processes to exist, Cyanotype gets its name from the rich color along with the two chemicals combined to create the light sensitive solution: ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide. Exposure to UV rays turns the neon green, unexposed chemicals to a dark copper color when fully-exposed. The exposure process is stopped by washing the print in water and allowing to dry, revealing a dark cyan-colored final print. Behind the scenes progress images can be found on the Cyanotypes page.

Linocut Printmaking

Reduction Technique is a multi-colored, layered print using a single print block. The final print is achieved after printing numerous layers on top of one another, lightest color to darkest. The block itself is made out of easy-cut linoleum, hence the name linocut. Blocks can be made out of other materials including wood and harder plastics.

The floral linocut Golden Calendula, Feverfew & Coneflowers, 2023 is a linocut made using this process. EK is interested in specifically Pennsylvania native plant species. Three separate layers went into this print. This particular print is a monoprint, meaning this is the only print in existence and no print could ever be recreated to complete an edition.

Intaglio Printmaking

There are five traditional intaglio processes: etching, engraving, drypoint, aquatint, and mezzotint. Liz specifically uses copper plates in their process, but other metal plates can also be used. After the image is created, or etched, into the plate, Liz inks the copper plate, places the plate with paper into the press and rolls it through, creating an image, or impression.