Stripes Nine contemporary A butane torch is used

A butane torch is used to get chemicals to rise to the surface and create cells of color to bubble up

and strangers all around

creating cyanotypes from the plants around me

The frothy foam of the waves on its shell strewed beaches—the weathered gray shingles against the crisp white trim of the Nantucket cottages

Stripes Nine contemporary A butane torch is usedMixed media on watercolor paper 5" x 5" image (10" x 10" double matted and framed behind glass) Creating this series of twelve stripe paintings was a pure delight. Inspired by a childlike approach, each piece bursts with playful color combinations. I reveled in layering translucent hues, watching them blend and dance, whispering secrets of new shades. Simple doodles of dots, lines, and whimsy add a touch of charm to each canvas. Their compact size