Ancient Patterns swirly Translucent rainbow layered ovals on

Translucent rainbow layered ovals on paper

another plus

Their compact size invites you to embrace the unexpected

Playful thin graphite lines are carved back through these layers to vie for notice too

I added Floetrol (an additive that improves flow and leveling of paint) and silicone

Ancient Patterns swirly Translucent rainbow layered ovals onMixed media (ink, mesh, carborundum) on Arches watercolor paper Image size 6" x 6", Paper size 10" x 10" I created a heavily textured printing plate using mesh and carborundum, then inked and printed it multiple times to make Ancient Patterns. It looks like something I would find buried on an archaeological dig site.