“Passion is the salt of life…” ~ Françoise Sagan, author.

A small experimental piece to try out materials, techniques and colour combinations.

In this approximately 6” x 6” watercolour, I dabbed some beads of Daniel Smith tube colours (Yellow Light, New Gamboge, Pyrrol Scarlet, Quinacridone Rose, French Ultramarine, Phthalo Blue) midway down the sheet. Next, I floated clear water up to the paint, tipping the board to flow the colour into the corners of the space. When still wet, I sprinkled some table salt in a couple spots. Some lovely cloud-type and crystalline shapes formed. Though the salt did not disperse as much in later stages. Perhaps the paint was too dry by that time. Also, the salt didn’t rub off very well after dry. I expect it will work better with thinner washes.

Lessons learned include: a) work faster before the paint dries too much to easily flow; b) use a coarser salt and apply it where there is more water on the sheet; and c) put paint on in thinner or smaller daubs to start.

What are your ‘go-to’ subjects, materials, colours when you just want to doodle?

Art created 3/19/2026.

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