Water Media Paintings

I’ve painted with watercolors on and off over the years, but mastering this challenging medium often discouraged me. In the past several years, I've painted more consistently and found that I could enjoy the unpredictable nature of water pigments which leads often to unexpected outcomes. I use watercolor, gouache, and mixed media on archival papers like Arches, Fabriano, Saunders, and Kilimanjaro. Recently, I've begun incorporating YUPO paper, a tree-free, recyclable, waterproof, and non-porous option into my repertoire. I find the slick surface of the YUPO paper even less controllable than that of traditional paper, offering an unusual artistic challenge…and unique result!