"Purple Tide" is an original Monotype painting, created in 2018 with Ink on Mulberry paper that measures 8.5 x 11 inches.
* not framed, as seen in picture.

From the artist:
This is from my series of ocean inspired monotype prints. I spent a lot of time being immersed in oceanic life, taking in countless sunsets, noticing low tides leaving sand formations on the bayside, and then being swallowed up by the ocean at high tide. I dripped wet sand into castles, collected driftwood, and sea glass the ocean had formed into soft gems. Now a seaside Californian, I continue to find my muse in the ocean.
The elements of color, paint, nature and emotion come together to create each piece. It is my hope that the work touches, inspires and heals.

This particular work was created with water and ink on a gel surface by dripping and molding the image and experience of the sea. I used Bleached Mulberry Fiber paper which is delicate and refined. When pressing the paper to the surface it absorbs the colors to reveal a unique print.  The delicacy of Mulberry paper and absorption of ink can create a waviness to paper. However, when framed or mounted it will flatten.