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Using a thicker white paper, I've done a second play piece using assorted Sharpies for color plus a Pentel PointLiner (0.3mm) for black embellishments.  The paper used is Accent Opaque White Digital Printer Paper, 8.5” x 11” ( 40lb Bond/100lb Text Copy Paper, 148 gsm).

My experience in working with this type of mark-making exercise is a quieting one.  I wasn't trying to produce something recognizable or pretty, or work quickly.  So it took the time it took, and there was no plan involved (color, pattern or otherwise).

In looking at the finished page, we'll all see different things.  What do you see?  

To me, it comically looks a bit like a Parson's Chameleon holding on for dear life as it rides atop the crown/nape of a bird in flight.  That could make a funny story.

Ultimately, this is one step in exploring abstraction as I read and work through 'Start Painting Now' book by Emily Powell and Sarah Moore, and I'm enjoying both. 

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