White botanical silhouettes of various leaves and flowers on a dark blue background.
A collection of abstract blue and white splatter and line paintings arranged in a grid pattern. 
About the Cyanotype Studio

The Cyanotype Studio is the center of my exploration of one of photography's earliest image-making processes. Invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel, cyanotype is known for its distinctive Prussian blue prints created through the interaction of light, chemistry, and time.

My work expands this historic process through photography, collage, textiles, and installation. Using hand-assembled photographic negatives, collected botanicals, and found materials, I create layered compositions that investigate memory, landscape, environmental change, and the traces of human presence. Each image is exposed by sunlight and developed in water, making every print a unique record of both intention and chance.

The studio is a place of experimentation as much as production. Alongside one-of-a-kind cyanotypes on paper, I create work on fabric, wood, and sculptural forms, exploring how this nineteenth-century process continues to evolve through contemporary materials and ideas. Whether producing small botanical studies, wearable textiles, or large-scale installations, I remain drawn to cyanotype's remarkable ability to transform light into lasting images.

Current Projects

Explore several ongoing bodies of work that investigate memory, landscape, environmental change, and material process through cyanotype.

Blue and white wooden dominoes arranged on a light wooden surface.

Blast Blocks

Silhouette of a person taking a selfie with a background of layered plant and leaf patterns in shades of blue and white.

Blue Botanica

Close-up view of a collage of various nature-themed patterns and textures in blue and white.

Nature follows Industry

Collect my Work

Original cyanotypes, textiles, scarves, and one-of-a-kind works are available throughout the year. Because each piece is handmade, available work changes frequently.

My work can also be found through select exhibitions, art fairs, open studio events, and at the shop at the Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media.

If you're interested in collecting a work, commissioning a piece, or learning about current availability, I'd love to hear from you.

Email: christineholtz@mac.com

Follow my cyanotype practice on Instagram @christineholtzstudio.

A woman behind a table displaying blue and white patterned textile products, with fabric items hanging on racks and several cloth pieces laid out on the table, in a room with large windows.
  • A blue-toned abstract art piece featuring circular shapes, leafy patterns, and textured details.

    Blue Botanica, No. 20

  • Pattern of white botanical silhouettes and floral designs on a blue background.

    Daydream Botanicals, No. 1

  • Close-up of a collage of botanical illustrations on blue paper, featuring fern leaves, delicate branches, and floral elements.

    Blue Botanica, No. 19

  • Abstract images of various flowers and plant patterns in shades of blue and white.

    Blue Botanica, No. 6