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Doodlewash prompt: Novel
When I looked at these two pages in my gouache/GelliArts ZigZag book, I immediately saw some figures. Instead of painting with more gouache, this time I squirkled with gel pens to bring out the shapes.
There must be a story behind these guys.
A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a bar? And what is that strangely reflective surface they are on? Ice? A Mirror? Wow. What a novel that would make! Maybe I’ll figure out what it is, one of these days.
Artwork-Gouache & Zebra Pen Sarasa Retractable Clip Gel Pens on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper.
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Life Imitates Doodles 
I love these negative-painted, patterned animals! The African influence comes through as if you can see their genetic ancestry in living color! Marvelous!
Thank you, Judy! This kind of thing is great when you aren’t feeling terrifically creative. Appeals to a different part of the brain, I think.
I showed this one to Mark. it’s pretty amazing how you can work this way. I wish I could. I never see things in the paint like you do. it’s a talent and you are so good at it
Many thanks, Alice. I’m surprised you don’t see the shapes. I know you like puzzles and it always has the same feel to me. It’s refreshing to do when I’m not feeling inspired.
Wow! What an image. Sort of found art but like finding our heritage. I especially love the house cat in beautiful repose.
Many thanks, Sharon! I love doing this kind of art, especially when I’m not feeling too creative. I have no expectations, and watching the picture appear always reignites the creative juices.