Saturday, November 27, 2010

Tree silhouettes - Gungurru

Gungurru, pen on fineliner paper, approx. 150 x 180 mm.
A native of the Western Australian coast, the Gungurru Eucalypt (Eucalyptus caesia) is a beautiful weeping tree with silvery white stems, blue green leaves and bright pink hanging flowers. The specimen in my front garden is var. 'Silver Princess', so you can imagine the what prompted such a name.

Some piccies of the real thing.

I wanted to illustrate the gentle movement in its shape. I'm not sure if I have succeeded, but this is my attempt. I am certainly going to explore this subject furture, perhaps using different media.

Nutty.
(exploring black and white representations)
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13 comments:

  1. Paula - Buenos AiresSun Nov 28, 12:03:00 AM

    The movement is the first thing I noticed. So graceful.

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  2. HeatherSun Nov 28, 12:20:00 AM

    i love the flowing branches, here....xo

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  3. xinmeSun Nov 28, 12:39:00 AM

    It's almost sacrilege to say it, but I think I like your rendition better than the real deal, at least from what I see in the pics to which you linked! I love your drawing -- the tree just looks so expressive. I envision it in a story about a little mouse, or some other delicate creature.

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  4. Tammy VitaleSun Nov 28, 12:50:00 AM

    This is beautiful! It makes me immediately think of the Japanese masters - each line a story in itself.

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  5. MichaelSun Nov 28, 01:49:00 AM

    I really like this. It has a lovely, whispy feel to it. :)

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  6. Judy HartmanSun Nov 28, 02:19:00 AM

    It looks a bit like Japanese calligraphy - very graceful!!

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  7. UnknownSun Nov 28, 02:59:00 AM

    You certainly succeeded with the movement. You can practically feel the wind through the branches:)

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  8. JulieSun Nov 28, 03:47:00 AM

    I really like this, so lovely.

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  9. WrightStuffSun Nov 28, 03:59:00 AM

    It is a really beautiful specimen and so delicately drawn. Lovely :)

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  10. Jenny Sun Nov 28, 07:43:00 AM

    Reminds me of the weeping willow we get here, very graceful and flowing in its movement. I love the name Gungurru! Rrrrolls off the tongue perfectly!
    ooh and your zentangle swirl from earlier is amazing...a fantastic dazzle to the eyes :)x

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  11. Anne ButeraSun Nov 28, 12:12:00 PM

    This is really lovely. You definitely succeeded in conveying the movement!

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  12. gatheringwonderSun Nov 28, 03:42:00 PM

    the style and line work on this is excellent

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  13. Jehanne's doodlesSun Nov 28, 06:37:00 PM

    very nice flow. looks like its a beautiful plant.

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