Mossy Rock Print

Deep in the forest sits a moss-covered rock under an old mossy tree. The cool blue mist hangs around the roots, angling up towards the sky. A thin sliver of light streaks across the moss to reveal a variety of jeweled colors that would delight a sultan. Many times I have seen these types of rocks with a fun variety of mossy shapes dappling the surface. I have never forgotten them. n the beginning, I work with paper and pencil to create an extremely rich fully rendered image. This is then scanned into the computer into Photoshop where I add layer upon layer of colors. The pencil technique stands out over the color to create a feeling of a lithograph type of textured detail. I am inspired by the Northwest American landscapes, rich with moss, ferns, waterfalls, mist, evergreens, old growth forests, and mystery. I hope you will feel like this is a place you can visit, but maybe a bit more magical or fabulous than reality, but still with a sense of familiarity. I am inspired by American Art: a bit of Native American with Central American with Frank Lloyd Wright. The original is a highly detailed pencil rendering that is scanned into a computer where I paint in the rich colors.