Thursday, May 24, 2012

Red Oak Finished

I finished the 12 x12 inch piece that is a donation for the SAQA auction. Our oaks are divided into two major classifications -- re oaks and white oaks. The tool that children are taught to distinguish them is old -- the "red man" shoots pointed arrows, so the red oaks have pointed lobes to the leaves. The "white man" shoots bullets, so white oaks have rounded lobes to the leaves. Please forgive if this old tool is now non-PC. Not meant to offend.

Found this branch loaded with acorns on a small oak tree in a nearby neighborhood. Almost all of my work is inspired by plant life less than 5 miles from home.
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5 comments:

  1. Jenny K. LyonMay 25, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Oh Nancy, this is your best yet! I'll be looking on the SAQA auction for my opportunity to get this!

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  2. NancyMay 25, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Jenny, you are becoming one of my most serious collectors! Thank you for your support of my work. It means a lot to me.
    Nancy

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  3. BevMay 26, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    this is a really nice piece ---- and I really appreciated the lesson on the difference between the acorns!

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  4. MargaretMay 29, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Growing up in the land of the maple leaf, I know little about oaks, so I too appreciated the tutorial -- PC or not! :-) And the piece you have created shows off the acorns so beautifully, it's sure to be snapped up quickly once the auction starts!

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  5. NancyMay 29, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks so the comments about the art and the information. I never know if I am only talking to myself with my observations or not.

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