Mix of Blackcurrant, common (Ribes nigrum) and Rose, common (Rosa) anthotype by Chris G Smith

“Man’s Best Friend” by Chris G Smith
Country: Hull, UK
Parts used: Currant and petals
Amount: Handful of black currants and petals from 2 roses
Extracted by: Mortar
Thinner: Isopropyl alcohol
Application: Brushing

Layers: 3
Substrate: Watercolour paper
Created with: Photo positive on acetate
Exposure: 8 days, August, summer 2023
Contrast: ✿ (Low)
Challenges or observations: I. had to remake the emulsion, as I initially added too much alcohol without taking into consideration how much juice would come out of the black currants.
Additional information: Due to poor weather, I left these on the inside of the car windscreen.
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