For a long time I've been turning over in my mind the idea of a bulrushes-beside-a-pond picture. I sometimes take my children to explore a nearby pond with towering bulrushes. I would pull down one of the seed heads to their level so they can feel it's velvety texture. Artistically, they're a wonderfully dramatic shape and colour. I couldn't help but include a heron, having seen them many times standing like statues at the pond margin. This one is a collage element but also monotype printed.
 
I used rollers and dabbers to spread out the ink then made marks with a cloth and other tools. I built up layers of over-lapping colous by printing serveral times. I incorporated textures by impressing inked up wallpaper and fabric. I also used paper stencils to make the crisp edges.
 
Available framed, mounted or unmounted
 
Mounted option: it comes with an acid free double mount and backing board. Cellophane wrapped and carefully flat-packed in a strong cardboard box. UK shipping £15
 
Framed option: The frame is solid oak, just beautiful natural wood 3cm (front) x 2cm (side) . It has an acid free double window mount and art glass for UV protection and greatly reduced reflections. Ready to hang with d-rings and string attached. Delivered by specialist art/antiques courier.UK shipping £60

Unmounted option: It comes wrapped in tissue and plastic and rolled in a wide strong tube. UK shipping £8