This series invited exciting experimentation with materials and techniques. To create a smoother texture for the kelp blades and set them apart from the background, I sanded the canvas for Giant Kelp, giving it a unique surface. For Sea~ing Stars, I rotated the canvas on its side and upside down, painting from both vertical and horizontal perspectives, allowing the piece to be presented in either orientation. With Catalina Lights, I explored a new approach by starting with my favorite technique: glazing. By layering transparent paint over a dried surface and preserving the whites of the primed canvas—similar to watercolor—I achieved a looser, more fluid style with heightened contrast. For In the Light, I embraced bold texture, beginning with thick applications of paint and even using a palette knife to build dynamic, expressive layers. Each piece is distinct in its mark-making and process, reflecting the individuality of the moments that inspired them.