"ABSTRACT PRIMARIES"   10 x 10   Watercolor

Experimenting with new techniques led me to explore a watercolor approach. Using wet-on-wet, the colors blended in selected areas. Sprinkling salt on the wet surface allowed some star shapes and maple-leaf shapes to add a touch of texture. This was a new experiment for me, but the tried-and-true watercolorists know all about this as only one approach. Doing this reminded me of my finger-painting days of kindergarten—fun!

"JEWEL LEAVES"   11 X 14   Acrylic

A friend had a painting similar to this, so I am trying something new. It was a quite different approach and began with a black canvas. This technique felt unfamiliar, but it was fun to try something different. The contrast is nice with darks and lights and colors.