'meditation on red osier No.2'
original art
10x10
black walnut, acrylic ink, oil paint on paper
 
Red Osier is a native shrub with bright red branches, often most visible in winter when other colors have all but disappeared.
 
This artwork is part of Inter-, a collection created during a season of deep reflection on relationships—between materials, identities, and the natural world. The title comes from the Latin root meaning “between,” “among,” or “mutually,” and that sense of reciprocity guided my process. Each painting began with color gathered from the land. These natural colors—soft, shifting, impermanent—were laid down first, then layered with traditional oil paint, which holds its form with time. I wanted the materials to shape one another, to speak across layers and contrast: the fugitive with the enduring, the wild with the refined. I hope this series invites you to reflect on what shapes your own story—and how we are all, always, in relationship.
 
Please note the ephemeral nature of botanical inks and pigments; original art has been sealed with UV protectant varnish, but should be displayed out of full sun to slow color shifts. Change in color is expected within five years, and is part of the unique character of this artwork. Compositions utilize a combination of fugitive natural pigments and traditionally manufactured paints which are more lightfast so that they will continue to look beautiful even as they change over time. If you are concerned about the color shifts of natural pigments, you should purchase an archival fine art print, which captures the same beautiful color of the original pigments but will not change over time.
 
Please consider measurements carefully before purchase and take the time to view colors on different monitors, as colors may appear different on different devices. I have done my best to represent all artworks accurately. All works are signed, stamped, and titled individually by the artist.
 
This original work on paper will look best when displayed in a frame. I am now able to offer framed or unframed options, depending on your needs. Simply select your preference at checkout.If you are unsure about framing, I have created a guide for you here.