Paintings, Small works, watercolor.

Edited 11/13/20

Lately I've been using watercolor and gouache on paper. It is easier to deal with when away from the studio which has been the case. A less toxic medium, using water as opposed to solvents and not having to wear gloves is a nice break. One similarity with the two mediums would be my approach, traditional watercolor technique working light to dark. I usually start with a light ground and then throw the rules out with both mediums. Sound practice is important from an archival standpoint.

Imaginary country landscape, 2016, watercolor on paper, 7"x10"  

These two images show my simple technique rather well. The immediacy of watercolor is a definite attraction. 

Abstract ideas, 2016, watercolor on paper, 7"x10",  

Watercolor, working abstractly.

Edited 11/13/20

Currently I am making small abstract landscape works on paper using watercolor. The rules of the medium, working light to dark do not always apply. My main medium is oil and one might say I handle both mediums similarly. As a young person I looked at watermarks as a sign of failure in my watercolor work. Today I embrace where ever the paint wishes to travel and dry. Which brings me to one last thought about the medium. You don't know what you've got till it is dry. Usually for me that is the next morning. Like receiving a surprise I love revisiting the work. 

Untitled Landscape 1, 2016, watercolor on paper, 7"x10" 

detail, 2016, watercolor on paper, 7"x10",