Salt Flats

I have yet to figure out why the salt flakes remain visible sometimes. What I have been able to suss out is how much pigment I like to apply for the desired light & dark contrast. I am particularly enamored with the disappearing salt effect depicted in the top painting. It seems as if those granules were able to pull much larger areas of pigment. Perhaps an overall dryer canvas? Things to think about. Happy Thursday Y'all!