From Plant to Print

INTRODUCES a plant-based colour wheel and an A to Z of dye plants to grow INCLUDES recipes for making water-based inks, lake pigments and oil-based inks for printmaking on paper ADVISES on different methods for printing plant-based colour on textiles EXPLAINS mordant printing and how to achieve a range of tones from a single dye bath FEATURES step-by-step projects to show printmaking techniques and ways to develop your own work ENCOURAGES experimentation and recognises the value of unforeseen results

JACQUI SYMONS is an artist who specialises in working with plant-based colour for printmaking and other applications. Her practice focuses on exploring the incredible range of colours that can be extracted from plants and how these can be used for both works on paper and works on textiles. With an emphasis on entirely replacing synthetic colours and art materials, she is continuously researching, testing and experimenting new methods and techniques for using plant-based colour. Jacqui works with artists, organisations, universities and museums to develop knowledge, learning and a deeper understanding of the possibilities of printmaking with plant-based colour. She established Slow Lane Studio in 2019 as a centre for natural colour research in printmaking using a sustainable plant to print practice.