Deception Pass Driftwood

2003

Watercolor & Colored Pencils on Rag Paper

Original Image Size: 16 inches wide by 12 inches tall

This piece continues a series of driftwood studies I begin

on site (and generally finish indoors from photo references). Skeletal

remains of trees which have been carved and etched by the sea provide sculptural

models that give me hours of fascination in painting. The revealed lines of wood grain

are calligraphic to my mind. In tracing their patterns I feel a connection

with the ancient practitioners of manuscript illumination.

Matted, ready to frame digital prints

are available in two sizes:

11 inches by 14 inches - $20.00

8 inches by 10 inches - $15.00

Blank 5 inch by 7 inch Greeting Cards:

$3.00 each