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.

Winter Burn (73" x 15" - unframed)

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Winter Burn (73" x 15" - unframed)

Sale Price:$1,960.00 Original Price:$2,800.00

Dimensions: 73” x 15”

Medium : Pen/Ink on acid free paper

Shipment: Unframed paper scroll rolled in shipping tube

Description: This piece was the most minimalistic in both the technique and subject. I wanted to match my creative process with the feelings I associate with touring through wintery, burned forests. There is a solitude associated with these ethereal forests, and I wanted to convey this subtle, delicate feeling. I limited myself to a couple black pens and distilled the imagery down as far as I could take it. Each and every moment of working on this piece required me to exercise restraint. No color, only black burned trees, avoiding anything that felt superfluous - I even limited the number of trees , allowing the space in between to tell the story. The beauty of the winter landscape is its hidden and unadorned negative space. When I reflect on my experience creating this piece, I’m reminded of the unintended lessons gleaned from the connection between my process and the burned forest - sometimes less is more.

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