In June of 2022 I started a drawing inspired by one of my favorite views — after hikes and bike rides I love to see the Cincinnati skyline from Devou Park’s overlook.

In June of 2023, I finally got to burn the screens and after another month passing I was able to finally get a block of time in the studio to paint. I expanded my color palette of Procion Dyes I use as a watercolor medium – taking time to re-mix and experiment with test prints (below).

What I love about these watercolor monoprints is the ability to be both loose and free with watercolor but also having the control of painting within a stencil on the screen.

Planning a few more variations while I have this image in the screens. More to come!