Canson paper which I used to paint Pastels is amazingly adaptable

and suits my acrylic and ink technique. It comes in a variety of colours, and here I used a buff and a pink one to influence the mood of the painting.

When I paint I put the outline in last, and up to then the composition looks very disorganised. The outline is magical and transforms the whole picture. The trick is to foresee the final result in my mind as I work.

I aim for a balance of colour and shade to make a cohesive whole,

Very relaxing when things go well, and very frustrating if they don't.