The drawing of The Maple Tree, B&W was influenced by techniques used in a time before mass produced printing, when artists carved images on wood, rolled ink on top and pressed the image onto paper. They became astonishingly skilled at depicting the world using cross-hatched lines to convey light, shade, form and texture. Later printmakers used this technique to create line drawings of incredible detail etched into metal plates. Many artists keep this time-honoured and highly-skilled tradition alive and I have studied both the early and more modern practitioners to develop my own style.

I have moved to a semi-rural area on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where deer graze in my front yard. The Maple Tree, B&W is an example of how I have responded to Island Time by creating more detailed, labour-intensive work that might take all afternoon for an almost unnoticeable addition. The Maple Tree, B&W is framed without glass or matting so it more inexpensive to ship than a paper print under glass. Each print in this series is unique and I really like their hand-made but sophisticated look. For more on the inspiration behind this print & others in the series, please visit my January 2024 blog.

The Maple Tree, B&W is shipped with an artist-made, painted white wood frame and is ready to hang.

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