The Wisdom Tree- Cast Paper
The Wisdom Tree
Limited Edition of 250 with 13 Artist Proofs.
A great spreading oak dominates the landscape in this majestic masterwork. This is one of my signature works and a best seller. The calling of ancient trees as a mystical icon is a universal human instinct. From the early Druids and through all cultures venerable old trees hold a sacred space.
This is a very large piece perfect to display over a large sofa or mantle.
Mounted on hand textured and painted canvas this piece is very lightweight having no glass.
Being light it is also good for hanging over a bed as it will not injure you should it fall.
Canvas Size 30" by 40"
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 edge or new pigments. I send about 75% of my time with the painted finishes.
