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Pidgeon and Feathers

I am experimenting with a more loose watercolor style. I want to do more with wet paint and allow the water to do its own thing. It is difficult to let go of that control intentionally, but it results in more happy accidents and playful discoveries.

Here, I've also tried to incorporate some watercolor pencils. There is so much more to watercolor pencils than I had imagined! The variety of marks I have been able to make with just one pencil and a little water is very exciting.

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