Lithic Ski Originals

This is the complete series of the six 72” x 15” original illustrations created for the 2019/2020 Lithic Ski lineup. This series was a labor of love, created while working long hours over three months. The six illustrations are part of a series yet each one is unique and stands alone. I view all my collaborations as an opportunity to try something new and grow as an artist. I approached this project more conceptually and relied heavily on pattern to capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest. To do so, I applied limitations both in terms of the medium and technique. Specifically, I worked almost exclusively with narrow pens and vertical lines. In doing so, I tried to distill down the imagery as much as I could to convey the subtle, delicate feeling of these landscapes. As is the case with most of my work, and especially in this series, I utilize a very laborious technique that helps me achieve a level of obsessions that matches what I feel when traveling in these landscapes. One thing I’ve always appreciated about seeing original art in person is how the layers reveal themselves as you move closer - each piece has an optimum viewing distance yet can be appreciated from multiple vantage points. These originals are definitely best viewed in person where the extensive line-work and layering can be most appreciated. Each piece is individually priced and offers a detailed description - please click on images for closeups.

*** All pieces are unframed, and shipped rolled in shipping tube. For framing inquiries, please contact me directly.

Cascade Ridges (73" x 15" - unframed)

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Cascade Ridges (73" x 15" - unframed)

Sale Price:$1,175.00 Original Price:$2,300.00

Dimensions: 73” x 15”

Medium : Pen/Ink on acid free paper

Shipment: Unframed paper scroll rolled in shipping tube

Description: For this piece I was interested in capturing the feeling of the deep, narrow valleys and heavily forested, jagged ridge lines of the North Cascades. I wanted to accentuate this character and the patterns that seem to set this landscape apart from others. From a distance it would appear that this piece was created with a broad pen or brush strokes, yet I created the illustration entirely with small vertical lines. The resulting layering and vertical movement helped reinforce the patterns, thick forests, and steep, vertical rise of these mountains.

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