As I explored further, experimenting with shapes, colors, and organic lines, I naturally ventured into abstract watercolor batik painting. While working with wax layers, I noticed that wax drips and edges weren’t straight, and I began to embrace the beauty of imperfection. This approach resonated with the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi, which celebrates the beauty of the imperfect and incomplete. I enjoyed allowing free-form lines and shapes to emerge while infusing my emotions and feelings into the colors, letting them interact on the paper. While creating Wabi-sabi-inspired abstract works, my love of vibrant colors led my abstracts to develop their own distinctive, colorful style.

“Flower Dance”, watercolor batik, 30”X40”

“Geo Tres”, watercolor batik, 30”X40”

“Kismet”, watercolor batik, 30”X40”

“Maroon Reverie”, watercolor batik, 30”X40”

“Liminal Spaces”, watercolor batik, 30”X40”

“Neutral Elements”, watercolor batik, 18”X24”

“Fresh Jazz”, watercolor batik, 18”X24”

“Fresh Paint”, watercolor batik, 18”X24”

“Calm Cascade”, watercolor batik, 18”X24”

“Fluvial Mosaic”, watercolor batik, 18”X24”

“Florid Dream”, watercolor batik, 18”X24”

“Crossroads”, watercolor batik, 18”X24”

“Black Passage 1&2”, watercolor batik, 16”X24