Recently, I started to explore painting with black India ink on synthetic, non-absorbent Yupo paper, whose water-resistant nature can be exploited and allow some interesting effects when the ink is washed, sprayed, scrubbed, and removed. I am happy with the results; these new paintings look richly layered, light and shadow contrasted in a complicated and mysterious way, and the flowing ink traces are often unpredictable, playful, and evocative.
Scour
Scour, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 9”x12", 2023
Scour, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 9”x12", 2023
Scour, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 9”x12", 2023
Reflection
Reflection, ink on Yupo paper, 11"x14", 2023
Reflection, ink on Yupo paper, 11"x14", 2023
Reflection, ink on Yupo paper, 11"x14", 2023
C Major
C Major, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 9”x12", 2023
C Major, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 9”x12", 2023
C Major, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 9”x12", 2023
Stone Flower
Stone Flower, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 12”x9", 2023
Stone Flower, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 12”x9", 2023
Stone Flower, India Ink on Yupo Paper, 12”x9", 2023