Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Descending to Driftwood

 “Descending to Driftwood”

Graphite 8”x4-3/4”

Paper: Hahnemuhle Nostalgia 190g/m

A beautiful tree with so many contrasting features of lights/darks, focus/blurring, rough/smooth and ultimately the struggle of life to driftwood.



Sunday, November 13, 2022

Old Burl Tree


Old trees are rich in textures.  Unusual growths such as burls and trees in various states of decay can create marvelous maps of grains, bark and areas of organic abstraction.   Afternoon shadows curve across the trunk adding three dimensional form.

Old Burl Tree
5”x7”
Graphite
Minimalism Art Sketchbook