I'm really looking forward to my adventure as the Spring Artist in Residence for Badlands National Park, though I'll also admit the stress is getting to me as well. I'm still working on this technique of combining carved leather with photography to create a mixed media piece. Tonight I did a large amount of carving on a piece created from the picture above. 4 inches of leather on each side will surround an 8x12 print. My goal is to have this piece finished in the next few days so I can post a what a final piece may look like. This is something I've not seen done before, not saying no one has done it, and I have to make sure it is mounted right as the chemicals in the dye can affect the paper, so barriers have to be installed and care taken to help make sure both the leather and photograph will last a lifetime.
I have made some progress on funds to help with the trip, though it's only about 10% of what I need. Granted, there are around 5 weeks left to raise more funds, but I do feel the pinch already as it is still a long way to go to make sure I am comfortable while gone.
One the flip side, there are so many great opportunities for shots while in the Badlands. Looking forward to spending some days/nights in the South Badlands area, though it is a bit of water to carry as they say to carry 1 gallon for each day and I know I go through water quickly so I may want a little more. I would go through 1 gallon in 5-8 hours while at Glacier, and that was just in drink, maybe 1-2 cups for food.
So much to take into account.... What suggestions do you have for me while on this adventure?
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