work in progress

My Cousin, Alice.  This is in progress, using a new watercolor paper from Italia.  I personally don't like it at all.  Once the paint hits it, it won't move, blend, or soften.  I have resorted to pens in order to try to salvage it.  I will finish it, using different methods, and it will be fun to play.  However, I will redo this on some Arches paper knowing that it will turn out like I want it to.  I think this paper is good for collaging, or multi media or something other than straight up traditional watercolor techniques.