I once organized a sculptural exhibit where we displayed all our drawings along with the sculptures. It was great fun to tack all those beautiful smudged, coffee-stained drawings next to the polished finished pieces. It was a study in process, as well as a snapshot into the shifts and detours we can encounter along our creative journey. I've always loved the art of the process, which is just one reason I'm smitten with Andy Goldsworthy. The way that he introduces his materials into nature, allowing nature to dictate the final outcome, is inspiring. Since we've been awash in rain lately, we decided to do a Goldsworthy-inspired artwork putting all of our plentiful rain to use.

 First we did some watercolor painting onto a Arche's cold press, 9 x 12 sheet. This is the paper we use for most of our paintings. It's more expensive than student-grade paper but it's sturdier too, which allows Isia to rework and experiment with the surface without it falling apart. It's also thick enough to hold up to lots of water and you can even create a whole new painting on the backside. Isia started with a brush, but ended up using her fingers just as much. She's really fascinated with her fingerprint these days!