Warm Tree, Cool Tree

Tree paintings in progress.

Remember these trees? I first wrote about them in my post "Oh the Possibilities" and then I wrote about them again in "Slow but Sure" when they were finally finished. These paintings took a while to evolve but they were well worth the effort. I exhibited them at Gateway Gallery for a short time and then in my gallery; Wood Icing and then I took them to Chicago where they were separated. "Cool Tree" found a happy home, but "Warm Tree" is still looking for it's forever home. For now she is back with me at Wood Icing Gallery and for sale in my Etsy shop.

Cool Tree 24x24"  SOLD

These paintings were a little experiment for me. I was trying a new way to etch my trees into the paste. First, I laid down a layer of paste and brown color, let it dry, then I laid down another layer of paste for etching into. I thought this would be nice to have the brown show through, but what I found was that drawing through to the second layer of dried paste killed my hands and wrist, so I will not be using that technique again. Ouch! Live and learn, right?

Warm Tree 24"x24" Click here for PURCHASE

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