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I have been attracted to the idea of mark-making and using ink lines to create movement, texture and emotion within a drawing. These pieces are the result of experimentation with ink in non-objective abstract images.

Abstract art painting and drawing. Color fields of red, yellow, and black watercolor, with superimposed close set black, red, and white ink lines, creating texture and movement within the work.
In a Place Like This
Watercolor and Ink
9" h x 12" w
Abstract art painting and drawing. Color fields mainly of green watercolor, with some blues and browns, superimposed close set green and blue ink lines, creating texture within the work. Highlights of brown, green, and blue colored pencil for movement a
The Pull of Gravity
Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil
9" h x 12" w
Abstract art painting and drawing. Color fields of brown, green, and blue watercolor, with superimposed close set brown ink lines, creating texture within the work. Highlights of brown, green, and blue colored pencil for movement and direction.
Where I Am
Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil
9" h x 12" w
An abstract painting and drawing with watercolor fields of brown and blue, arranged in three concentric circles. White ink is superimposed to create texture and movement.
Celestial Paths
Watercolor and Ink
9" h x 9" w
An abstract painting and drawing with watercolor fields of brown, orange and violet arranged in three concentric circles. Black and white inks are superimposed to create texture.
A Soft New Wind
Watercolor and Ink
9" h x 9" w
Watercolor fields of brown and violet arranged in four concentric circles. Black and white inks are superimposed to create texture.
Let the Rain Kiss You
Watercolor and Ink
9" h x 9" w
Abstract painting and drawing with cool-colored horizontal watercolor lines textured by close set black and white ink lines.
Another Alphabet
Watercolor and Ink
8.5 " w x 11.5 " h
Abstract art painting and drawing. Texture created by close set ink lines on blue and violet watercolor fields.
When the Sky First Lightens
Watercolor and Ink
8.5 " w x 11.5 " h
Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Watercolor and Ink
8.5 " h x 11.5 " w
An abstract watercolor painting utilizing lines and circles, with color fields marked by close set ink lines. Predominant colors: orange, brown and violet.
The Mind's Eye
Watercolor and Ink
8" h x 11" w
An abstract painting of red, orange, brown and black watercolor lines, connected by close set black ink lines
Infiltration
Watercolor and Ink
9" h x 12" w
Brown and orange watercolor areas marked and textured by close set brown, orange, black and white ink lines
Thinking of Gina
Watercolor and Ink
9" h x 12" w
Blue and green watercolor areas marked and textured by close set blue and green ink lines
Shifts and Fluctuations 2
Watercolor and Ink
8" h x 11" w
Yellow and green watercolor areas marked and textured by close set black and green ink lines.
Shifts and Fluctuations
Watercolor and Ink
8" h x 11" w
Blue and green watercolor areas marked and textured by close set black and white ink lines.
Fracture
Watercolor and Ink
8" h x 11" w
Textural study of lines within contour lines. Blue watercolor and white ink.
Channels 3
Watercolor and Ink
8" h x 11" w
Textural study of lines within contour lines. Blue watercolor and black ink.
Channels 2
Watercolor and Ink
8/25" h x 11.5" w
Textural study of lines within contour lines. Brown watercolor and black ink.
Channels
Watercolor and Ink
16" w x 12" h
Arrangement of squares within a grid framework
Shifting Squares
Ink
7.5 w x 11.5 h
Abstract drawing of yellow, orange, green and blue, with repeating design elements placed within a disintegrating grid.
Parallel Lives
Ink
8" h x 11" w
Abstract drawing of violet, orange and blue, with repeating design elements placed within a grid framework.
Evening Ramble
Ink
8" h x 11" w
Abstract drawing of gray, orange and black, with repeating design elements placed within a grid framework.
Pivot
Ink
8" h x 11" w
Abstract drawing of yellow, green, and blue, with repeating design elements placed within a grid framework.
Garden Path
Ink
8" h x 8" w
Abstract drawing of brown, orange and blue, with repeating design elements placed within a grid framework.
Good Fences 4
Ink
7.75" w x 10.75"h
Textural study of lines within contour lines. Black ink,
Encroachment
Ink
7.5" h x 14" w
Textural study of lines within contour lines. Black ink,
Cold Front
Ink
10" h x 13" w
Columns of close-set lines, covering entire surface. Mark-making
Rows and Channels
Ink
5" h x 10" w