Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print
Presentation
A course by Carasco / Emilie Lacour , Cyanotype Artist and Photographer
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“To begin, I will tell you about my professional career which led me to the blue light of cyanotype and especially my personal view of this ancient photography process. ”
In this video lesson Carasco / Emilie Lacour addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print . Explore the enchanting world of cyanotype photography! Join this course to master the ancient technique of capturing nature's beauty..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello and welcome to Domestika. My name is Emilie Lacour, but I am more particularly known under the name of Carrasco. I am part of the family of photographers working with a very old process called cyanotype. However, I don't come from that background. I studied literature before going to art school to study fashion and textile design. That's when I discovered cyanotype, simply by doing an internet search where I was looking for flower shapes to draw. And I quickly came across these flower prints on a blue background, these slightly ghostly footprints. This powerful blue really fascinated ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print
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Arts & Crafts, DIY, Engraving, Film Photography, Fine Arts, Photography, Printing

Carasco / Emilie Lacour
A course by Carasco / Emilie Lacour
Emilie Lacour, known artistically as Carasco, is a cyanotype artist with a deep connection to nature. Originally trained in textile design, she has spent years perfecting her craft, blending art and photography in unique ways. Her work focuses on creating botanical prints using sunlight and natural elements. She has published a book, *La Magie du Cyanotype*, and regularly shares her passion through workshops and collaborations with other artists.
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