This is a water colour and ink work. First I drew the starfish, then added masking fluid to cover it. Then I went to town on the background, flicking masking fluid, putting down layers of low tack tape, and adding layer after layer of water colour. Dropping small puddles of vodka bleaches out the paint and creates interesting effects. When I was happy, I removed the masking fluid and completed the starfish in ink and watercolour wash.

Aqua starfish is available as a 21 cm  21 cm print (10.00 inc UK P&P) or as a card, with the words ‘You Little Star’ from: