- Step by Step
1-Original marbled paper 19" x 26"
2-Koi shapes are painted with water before over marbling
with hues of blue. This allows those areas to remain white for
later painting.
with hues of blue. This allows those areas to remain white for
later painting.
3-First koi is painted in orange, black and red.
4-Additional koi are stamped and painted black,
red and white. Collaged, marbled pieces enliven
the water with reflections of koi scales.
red and white. Collaged, marbled pieces enliven
the water with reflections of koi scales.

5- I opaque the lower portion of water, with black and,
prussian blue to create greater contrast between koi
and water.
prussian blue to create greater contrast between koi
and water.

6-Keeping a Rendezvous, 20" x 26" opening. acrylic/collage on marbled paper
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