Cyanotype & Mixed Media Explorations (CreativeIngrid Style)
Paint with
the sun.
Cyanotype & Mixed Media Explorations
(CreativeIngrid Style)
From your very first print to a rich, layered signature piece combining cyanotype, gold paint, watercolor, acrylic, and dried botanicals.
✦ Available with optional subtitles in English, Spanish, French & Italian
An ancient process.
A beautiful result.
You coat paper with a light-sensitive mix, lay flowers, leaves or a printed acetate on top, take it outside — and let the sun do the work. What comes out is unlike anything else: deep inky blues, delicate silhouettes, and results that feel almost magical every time.
But in this class, we don't stop there. We layer. We mix. We add watercolor, acrylic inks, gold paint, powder pigments, and dried botanicals — turning a simple print into something completely your own.
No darkroom. No special equipment. Just paper, paint, flowers, and sunshine.
Everything you need,
step by step.
- Step-by-step guide to mixing and applying cyanotype
- 10 tips for success — everything I wish I knew when I started
- How to choose and prepare the right paper
- 6 projects, from simple prints to complex layered pieces
- Techniques for combining cyanotype with watercolor, acrylic, gold paint & botanicals
- No-waste experiments: how to use leftover mix and old artwork
- Acetate printing — a creative way to add text or personal designs
- Full supply list with suggestions for USA, UK & Europe
Six projects, one beautiful practice.
Each project builds on the last — from your first print to a fully layered mixed media piece.
Tips for Success
Ten things I always tell my students before they start. From managing UV light to mixing the solution — these will save you time, materials and frustration from day one.
Tulips on Paper
Your first complete cyanotype print using fresh tulips. Prepare your paper, apply the mix, compose your flowers, then rinse and dry the final piece. A perfect starting point.
Tulips on a Mixed Media Base
The same tulip composition, but on a base of watercolor and acrylic inks — a completely different result. This project shows how the foundation underneath changes everything.
Flowers Inside a Bouquet
We use the cyanotype mix like a watercolor — painting it directly onto paper to create a background shape — then place dried flowers on top before exposing to the sun. Painting and printing in one.
The Signature Piece
This is where everything comes together. Starting from a cyanotype base with masking fluid, we build up layers of watercolor, acrylic inks, gold paint and powder pigments. I'll show you how to know when a piece is truly finished.
Nothing Goes to Waste
One of my favourite lessons: how to use leftover cyanotype mix and old watercolor paintings as a base for new experiments. No materials wasted — and often the most surprising results.
Come and paint with the sun.
All levels welcome — whether you've never tried cyanotype or you're ready to take your mixed media work somewhere new.
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Questions? Get in touch
Ingrid Sanchez,
aka CreativeIngrid.
Mexican-British watercolor artist Ingrid Sanchez — better known as CreativeIngrid — has been teaching colorful, nature-inspired watercolors since 2016. Based in London, she has led creative workshops across Barcelona, New York, Amsterdam and London, and is known for the loose, energetic brushstrokes that have become her signature.
Flowers, moons and the sea are the themes she returns to most. As a designer, her brand CreativeIngrid appears on art prints, stationery and home decor sold worldwide. As an author, she published her first solo book, DIY Watercolor Christmas, in 2021.
Everything you might be wondering.
Who is this class for?
For anyone curious about cyanotype — whether you've never tried it or you're looking to take it further with mixed media. Beginners are very welcome. You don't need any prior experience with cyanotype, watercolor or acrylic.
What supplies do I need?
The course begins with a full supply walkthrough — what I use, why, and where to buy it in the USA, UK and Europe. You don't need to have everything before you start. I'll help you prioritise.
Can I do this at home?
Yes — you don't need a darkroom or any special equipment. You do need a space where you can avoid UV light while the mix is wet, but a normal room with the windows covered works perfectly. I explain all of this in the first lesson.
Is this class in English?
The class is taught in English. Optional subtitles are available in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
What if I have leftover cyanotype mix?
There's a whole project dedicated to this. Nothing goes to waste in my studio, and by the end of the course you'll feel the same way.
How long will I have access?
You'll have unlimited access for two years from the date of purchase. If you haven't finished within that time, just send me a message and I'll be happy to extend your access as long as the course remains active.
What if I have a question during the course?
Every lecture has a comments section that I check and answer regularly. If I see a question come up often, I'll add a new lecture to address it.