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| "The Larch" ©2016 Joshua J. Barbosa |
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| "The Larch" ©2016 Joshua J. Barbosa |
Several weeks ago my wife and I identified a Larch tree at a local botanical garden. We stood beneath it, posed for a photo and collected a pine cone. We were there on a botanical and etymological quest, to gather specimens, and identify insects and plants alike. Yes, we do this for fun! I like to think this image transports it's viewer to such a place.
Trying to verbalize exactly why this image transports me back to that moment is difficult. This is problematic, as that is exactly what I'd like to do with these blog posts. Luckily my good friend Phillip J. Mellen had this to offer:
"I think that maybe the 'order' of the composition points to how you investigate, collect, organize, or make sense of what you see in nature and science. Perhaps all of the above."
All of the above.
Concerning process, this is an experiment with balsa wood tiles. I am finding that crafting or building images is far more satisfying than solely utilizing paint. Red Rose tea is what I had on hand when it was time to stain; the tea imbues the wood with a warm glow and accentuates the balsa grain. Subtly was key in placing soft acrylic blues and greens across the composition.
Trying to verbalize exactly why this image transports me back to that moment is difficult. This is problematic, as that is exactly what I'd like to do with these blog posts. Luckily my good friend Phillip J. Mellen had this to offer:
"I think that maybe the 'order' of the composition points to how you investigate, collect, organize, or make sense of what you see in nature and science. Perhaps all of the above."
All of the above.
Concerning process, this is an experiment with balsa wood tiles. I am finding that crafting or building images is far more satisfying than solely utilizing paint. Red Rose tea is what I had on hand when it was time to stain; the tea imbues the wood with a warm glow and accentuates the balsa grain. Subtly was key in placing soft acrylic blues and greens across the composition.
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