VERY Interesting.

I'm trying not to be too excited but I think I'm on to something here. I used chalk lines on dark paper, added oil pastels and then did an ink resist. I like the overall results. My only concern is the overall darkness. (I did tweak the Calipso Hippos in my photo editing software.) If I can find the answer to keeping the light colors "light",  I may be onto something....

Calipso Hippos

Lobster Back Riding

The Elephant's Tea Party

Hippo Diva