My Rooted Tree

I was in a stalemate with this painting until I had a friend of mine critique my other works and I took some tips on where to go and as with all of my trees they tend to grow by themselves. The roots are artfully entangled and were befuddling to ink! I was so afraid to blob with my crow quill pen that I moved at a snails pace and it took me two days to finish just the roots. I am happy with it, and my wheels are turning in interesting directions for my next painting which is for a wedding. The souls entwine tree's are some of my favorite to create! Onward and upward to my first ink on canvas that is primed, I hope to do some on unprimed canvas now that would be exciting!

Oh Christmas Tree!

Christmas is just around the corner, and on the way there I found some beautiful trees! The tree tradition in my house is random, all we know is that we will have a tree but what kind of tree is always a mystery. I like switching it up, as with my artistic trees there is never one just like the other, just as each tree grows independently in the wild. I feel very refreshed with each tree I paint. I love the excitement of doing Ink free hand with an old style crow quill pen. Anything can happen, but letting yourself be free to create as the picture develops is a beautiful thing unto it self. For each tree I create I am that much lighter in my soul.

Gourds how I love thee

Ah the joy of doing Gourds. I had so much fun, I have other projects just waiting for my time. I made a new friend who is a wonderful grower of gourds of all shapes and sizes. After a few helpful tips in the right direction, I worked the gourd free hand with my Dremel and a small wood carving bit. At one stage I used a walnut stain that gave it a semi glossy finish and made the carving away stand out beautifully! I can't wait to get back to work.