Recently another printmaker suggested using actual water from the Shiawassee in the making of the prints for this series. I don't know why I didn't think of that! It adds a special dimension to the prints.
So, on a very chilly (58 degrees) July morning here in Michigan, we set off to Curwood Castle Park to collect water. I grew up 3 houses from the Castle. This view of the Shiawassee was my view.
We ran the water through our Katadyn filter that we use backpacking.
Now I have a clean gallon of Shiawassee River water to use!
3 comments:
What a great idea! I used to do the same thing with my traveling watercolor painting - I'd try to use whatever local water was available. It makes it seem more 'there'.
What a great addition to the project. I like the whole idea of using local water (tho in my sister's case in Ohio, that would be highly sulfured well water).
Fantastic! Love the photos and learning about this backpacking filter. Cool. I was always going to use water from the creek near me but never got around to it. Am anxious to see more of your project prints!
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