One evening while painting with the Cobalt Temiskaming Sketch and Brush Club, I chose this subject over yet another still life. I found the scarf colours and patterns of cap and jacket more interesting. With no preliminary drawing, I practiced a very wet, loose watercolour using directional strokes and a white wax crayon as a resist. I think the spontaneity of this style stands up today and I still use it. I like the abstract quality with just enough detail to provide information.