Pine Tree, B&W

Description

This unique black and white print, called Pine Tree, B&W, was made using stable, light fast inks on a wood substrate, so it is durable and made to last. The printed image was created  from an original sketch done on a small island off Lund, British Columbia.

The drawing of Pine 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.

Since moving  to a semi-rural area on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where deer graze serenely in my front yard, I have responded to Island Time by creating more detailed, labour-intensive work that might take all afternoon for an almost unnoticeable addition. Pine Tree, B&W gives a sense of the ruggedly serene beaches on the West Coast. I am producing prints such as Pine Tree, B&W using durable outdoor printing inks on wood as they can be framed without glass or matting. So they create unique but affordable artworks that are easy and inexpensive to ship. Each one is unique and I really like the somewhat folksy but sophisticated results. For more on the inspiration behind this print & others in the series, please visit my January 2024 blog.

Pine Tree, B&W is shipped with an artist-made, sturdy, stained black wood frame and is ready to hang.These prints do not require matting and glass so are economical to ship. Please allow an extra 3 weeks for delivery of prints that are out of stock.