one, two, TREE

acrylic on canvas 18x18in
this is the almost finished version, but it displays the background colors well

This tree was a surprise commission for the recipient for their 50th wedding anniversary.  
I can't wait to hear how it went! ok I heard... they loved it!

Each branch represented one of their kids and in turn, each one branches out to their kids (the grandkids)  

Despite the likeliness to the other trees I have done, each tree is SO individual and tailored.  I get to know what is important to each family.  

I am also streamlining the process and figuring out better and better questions to ask to find out things that are truly treasured.  The whole process takes about a month, with 2 sets of roughs and a final presented.  

Here is the visual summary for this particular one:

sketch 1

sketch 2

sketch 3

rendering ideas

digital frame and icons

underpainting background

a few layers later

sketch on canvas

beginning the inking

big objects first

adding details

half way there, I like it!

making progress

I can see the end

fully in bloom

the full tree

A while ago I came up with an acronym that summarized the kind of art I like doing, PLUM, Personal Loving Uplifting Meaningful, and I love how these trees summarize all that.  

Interested in a tree? let's talk about it!