After hundreds of shirts and prints have been made with the public it was time to clean these blocks up a bit. Luckily I have a fun new hand held mini rotary tool to clean up the fine details relatively quickly.
I really really adore teaming up with local environmental non profits like @wisaltwise to create woodcut blocks that can help spread a message, help print wearable art that serves as a reminder about advocacy efforts and connect with people while they print.
It's so incredibly fulfilling to be able to connect printmaking+ environmental advocacy+ community together.
This artist+ non profit Collab means that together the message, the art and the experience is more accessible ( Free) AND the artist ( me ) gets paid a fair wage.
Tomorrow at the Marquette Waterfront Festival in Madison I'll be helping folks print these blocks on upcycled clothing from 12-4pm ( hoping the rain stays out of the forecast)
Come on down and rechristen these newly cleaned up woodcuts by printing a shirt or bandana ( also for pets!) and have a lasting reminder to keep salt out of our freshwater. ( road salt and water softener salt).
Thanks to WI Salt Wise ( and all the orgs that make this up) for all of your collective efforts 🌊