Whirlpool collage These hardy flowers grow in

These hardy flowers grow in my Colorado high alpine garden

I love the dynamic energy of these hundreds of little seeds in motion

I created two printing plates with raised textured circles using carborundum powder

but beginning from the ground up will allow you to start fresh without old negatives getting in the way

tipping and tilting to get the effect I'm after

Whirlpool collage These hardy flowers grow inMixed media on watercolor paper 5" x 5" image (8" x 8" matted and framed behind glass) Embracing a more spontaneous, playful approach to my art process, I created a new series of mini paintings focused on experimentation and spontaneity. I worked on all twelve images simultaneously, starting each mini painting with simple charcoal marks, allowing my hand to move freely across the canvas. Then, I added translucent washes, letting the early marks peek