From this high point-of-view imagine  powerful waves and seabirds moving between the dark rugged rocks below. Feel the sea spray on your face as it wafts up the face of the cliff.

A limited palette of rust and blue, a bold sketching style, and extra textural elements highlight the rough surface of the cliff. The look of crumbling rock was created by gluing a piece of frayed cheesecloth glued onto the surface. This piece has 4 deckled edges.

About the title: We usually think of mélange as a mix of spices or colors, but did you know it’s also a geological term meaning a “chaotic rock formation that's a mixture of strong and weak rocks?” (Thx Google.) The cliffs of the Mendocino Headlands are mélange. This weak formation creates the crumbling rock walls so easily eroded by wave action into stunning arches and coves. I freaking love science!!

Medium: Watercolor, collage, pencil and colored pencil on 300# Fabriano cold press watercolor paper.

Size: artwork is 3” x 3”, frame is 6.75” x 6.75” x 0.75”

Framing/display: This original piece is double matted with white archival mat board, protected under glass, and framed in white. It’s delicately “floated” above the background to highlight the round corners and edges. Initialed on the front and signed and dated on the back. Ready to hang or display on a small easel. Be sure to view the detail shots!

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