About this Gallery of work
The following selection of illustrations are a mix of different types of media. Mainly, watercolor and another medium to enhance the expression I'm wanting to achieve. I just love the way watercolor takes on a life of it's own once it leaves my brush. And the colors are so beautiful! I intend to expand on two of my techniques in the following paragraphs....
Ransom Note Watercolors
These fun and expressive pieces are ink and wash paintings of various animals combined with collage. More specifically, ransom note style collage explaining one interesting or surprising fact of the creature depicted. The originals are typically 5"x 7" on watercolor paper. One example is below and to the left.
Ink and Wash
My ink and wash pieces are first drawn in ink with a calligraphy pen. Then watercolors are applied loosely to enhance the subject. Some are done on watercolor paper such as the Girl & Rabbit series. The Great White Egret ( seen below) is done on Yupo. This gives it that wild loose effect that is crazy bright and eye-catching.
Ink & Watercolor & Collage 5"x7"
...and so she sat and listened to all the wise bird had to tell her and it filled her heart with joy.