above “quintessence #11”, monotype prints, gouache, and graphite on paper, 11 by 13 inches, 2009.

above “quintessence #12”, monotype print, acrylic, gouache, and pastel on paper, 13 by 12 inches, 2009.

above “quintessence #13”, monotype prints, acrylic, and gouache on paper, 12 by 12 inches, 2009.

above “quintessence #14”, monotype prints, acrylic, and gouache on paper, 13 by 12 inches, 2009.

i had intended to create only 12 of this current series, but i went ahead and continued on it today. might be the last grouping for a while. we’ll see.