Tree Memories from Climate Conversations Exhibits

This is page one of a compilation of memories gathered from folks at several Climate Conversation Exhibits. These are memories that people shared of a tree from their past. Some are profound, some are silly, some are fun. I hope it makes you think about the climate and how we can save our planet. 
 

Drawing 15 Complete!

This is drawing 15 in the Tree Series I am working on. It is part of a future exhibit I am calling Climate Conversations. This is 22 x 30 on printing paper. 

The left edge of the tree is almost lost and very light in value. The tree has a very scarred texture. Looks like many nails were driven into the tree in the past. Many circular marks as well that I found fascinating. This was a combination of trees on the Penland Property. 

Climate Conversation Exhibit

The 1st of many Climate Conversation Exhibits. The McColl Center Take-Over show allowed me to test out a few parts of the concept. This included drawings, 3D public interaction, fiber and process sketches. Eventually I would like this to be a group exhibit with other artist interested in climate issues. 

Large fiber pieces. 

Public interaction about how climate effected folks or their favorite memory of a tree in their life. 

 

Boyd Mountain Sketching

The grassy fields of Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree farms are so fun to draw because the perspective is easy. The fields recede into the background evenly; the trees are similar sizes most of the time; there are wonderful hills in the distance; and the sky is full of clouds! 

Drawing Released from Quarantine!

 

One of my drawings got the COVID virus and has been quarantined since March. Well… not really. The drawing, number one in the Tree Series was part of an exhibition in Cary, NC. The exhibit evolved from in person to virtual, but the building where the exhibition was to take place was closed for three months. The drawing has since recovered fully and returned to my studio in Charlotte. So a happy ending for all concerned!

Tree Series: Drawing 10 complete

I am spending as much time as I can doing art during the pandemic. Mainly to to keep my mind in a positive area. Nature is important and vital, so it is worth the time to spend capturing its beauty and subtly. Here is drawing 10 of the Tree series. I worked on adding more 3D elements to this drawing through two cut off branches. This tree had a great deal of moss on one side as well. The different textures of bark, moss, scare tissue are what is fascinating about these trees.

Foggy Landscape Series III

Background complete, foreground tree 1st three layers of color.

Detail.

Dry brush texture added to tree trunk.

Detail

Original pencil sketch, drawn outside.