Smoke Bush

Smoke Bush
Original Toned Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper
Artwork: 11” x 14” | Matted to 16” x 20”
Sealed with cold wax and signed
 
With its antique, timeworn beauty, Smokebush Reverie feels like a relic unearthed from nature’s archive. This toned cyanotype moves beyond the classic indigo, revealing a softly layered background of sandy golden browns, smoky grays, moody blue-grays, and deep charcoal. Subtle creases in the paper enhance its aged, vintage character.
 
The smokebush leaves are delicately hand-painted with watercolor, shifting from rich teal greens to the lightest whisper of mint—almost white. The translucent watercolor brings life and luminosity to the leaves, contrasting beautifully with the textured, patina-like backdrop.
 
Sealed with cold wax and buffed to a soft, velvety sheen, this piece radiates a quiet, refined elegance. Smokebush Reverie is a serene fusion of natural form, aged texture, and painterly detail.