Rowan Tree - Cast Paper
Rowan Tree (Pairs well with "Yggdrasil" also available in my shop)
The Rowan Tree in the Celtic Zodiac is the sign for Jan. 21st to Feb. 17
In Mythology the first woman was made from the Rowan tree, which was the inspiration for this piece.
Rowan trees are believed to have magical properties that can protect from witchcraft and misfortune. Small crosses made from rowan twigs were carried for such protection.
Also known as the goddess tree the berries were fermented into wine spirits and ale.
Frame dimensions are 16" x 20 "
About Mat Options
All Mats are acid free and this work includes the mat of your choice. See the pictures above to select your mat. Your piece will be painted to best match your mat.
Matted Only
Just the acid free mats - No Frame.
Black Frames are matte black anodized aluminum frames.
Paper Casting
Paper casting is to me the perfect medium. It allows me to use almost every skill set. A typical piece begins as a drawing or two. Then I sculpt it in wax. This is a long refining process and often the image sculpted is far different from the drawing. Then I build a dam around the wax and pour a rubber mold directly off the surface. A casting is made by pressing the wet cotton pulp into the mold and extracting the water. Then I finish the surface.
While every piece that emerges from the mold is about the same, no two are really painted the same. Maybe I would if I could, but the painting process is always in flux. I am always experimenting with ways of mixing colors or washes and hard edges or new pigments. I spend about 75% of my time with the painted finishes.
