While working on a new piece, I stumbled upon something unexpected—coloring Japanese Moriki paper with watercolor pencils produced a beautifully layered and textured surface. The subtle blending of colors section by section took time, but the final effect was worth it: a vibrant and complex color field that felt complete on its own.

Initially, I had planned to use this for chine-collé, but I’ve decided instead to continue exploring this technique as a finished process in itself.

The embossment was made using my woodcut—the printed piece entitled UNSUSPECTED ARRIVAL

Woodcut: 17 3/5 inches x 23 inches
2023 Carol Morrison

Embossment with watercolor pencils on Moriki paper
Woodcut: 17 3/5 inches x 23 inches
Paper: 17 3/5 inches x 23 inches
©2025 Carol Morrison

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