Original artwork description:

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."
-- Jacques Yves Cousteau

This painting is from my "Zen Art" series, consisting of small works on paper in neutral colors of acrylic paints with sgriffito marks and tiny pieces of black & white paper for accents. Each is painted with a background of black gesso on 140# watercolor paper, then layers with soft, neutral blues, pinks, tans and occasionally lilac. They are highlighted with a particular word or phrase - appropriate for the subject matter.

The "Zen Art" series is designed to be soothing and are ideal for hanging in a nursery, bedroom, bath, office, workout room or dining area.

Each painting is 5" and 5" and comes mounted in a 4-ply white mat measuring 10" x 8"sealed that is placed in a clear cellophane bag. They are NOT FRAMED, but they fit a standard 10" x 8" US-sized frame).

Materials used:

acrylic paint, UV satin varnish, 140# watercolor paper, Indian Ink, gesso, paper, brushes, mat frame, graphite

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