Ink Up

When I moved into a new house a few years ago there was a painting on the wall that was a combination of water color paint and ink pen. I found myself staring at that painting whenever my head turned in its direction. I loved how the stark lines of the ink pen contrasted with the softness of the watercolor, lending unexpected structure to a red brick building and separating the edge of a flag from the soft sky. I decided it was time to experiment with mixed media. That summer I headed into my backyard with my brushes, pallet, cotton rag, and conviction, and set to work.