BOTANICALS
The Botanicals series grew out of an exploration of metalpoint drawing that started in earnest after leaving school, while I was looking for still-life subject matter to replace the models I had drawn in art school. Turning first to single-subjects to explore form and surface detail, they later grew into multi-object still lifes and drawings of tables full of seeds. Sometimes the objects are intact, other times their surfaces are cut and carved to increase visual activity and to inspire meaningful connections. The first of these were made in 2003, and I return to botanical subjects every now and then to practice my skills.
Lunchbox Apples, 2015, silverpoint on prepared paper, 9⁃1/2⁃x⁃15⁃inches
Slice, 2011, silverpoint on prepared paper, 12⁃x⁃9⁃inches
Density, 2009, metalpoint on prepared paper, 22⁃x⁃30⁃inches
Comet, 2009, silverpoint on prepared paper, 22⁃x⁃30⁃inches
Detail of Comet, 2009, silverpoint on prepared paper, 22⁃x⁃30⁃inches
Swim, 2008, silverpoint on prepared paper, 9⁃x⁃12⁃inches
Crabapples, 2008, silverpoint on prepared paper, 12⁃x⁃20⁃inches. Private collection.
Sprouted, 2008, silverpoint on prepared paper, 8⁃x⁃10⁃inches
Six Seckels, 2007, silverpoint on prepared paper, 12⁃x⁃22⁃inches. Private collection.
Bloom, 2007, silverpoint on prepared paper, 12⁃x⁃9⁃inches
Pomme, Pomme de Terre, 2005, silverpoint on prepared paper, 10⁃x⁃14⁃inches
Sweet Potato, 2003, silverpoint on prepared paper, 12⁃x⁃9⁃inches
Bosc Pear, 2003, silverpoint on prepared paper, 12⁃x⁃9⁃inches. Private collection.
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