The Celtic Tree of Life- Cast Paper
The Celtic Tree of Life
A Limited Edition of 250 with 25 Artist's Proofs
The Tree contains the 7 Celtic life forms, Plant, Insect, Fish, Reptile, Bird, Beast, and Man. The lower half represents the potential and code for life that is passed from generation to generation, while the top half reveals the current manifestation of that life.
Mounted on a hand textured painted 36" x 48" canvas.
This work takes extra time to produce due to its size and detail. Please be patient.
Paper Casting
Paper casting is to me the perfect medium. It allows me 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 that 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 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 send about 75% of my time with the painted finishes.
