Mum dance The botanical specimens were sourced

The botanical specimens were sourced from my garden and hiking excursions and through sketches inspired by the flora in my neighbors' yards

and respect

I asked myself

Nantucket Afternoon is a collage painting about one of my favorite places

I finished the work by adding the opaque white cold wax medium to obscure this leafy world

Mum dance The botanical specimens were sourcedMixed 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