These pieces, inspired by East Asian traditions, invite the viewer to pause.
Each tree is different.
Each unique.
Each beautiful.
In this series I encourage you to access a place of still contemplation
To discover more about the Contemplative Trees Series, please download this PDF.
This one feels like an old and trusty friend - around before I was born and (I hope) long after I’m gone.
He works to a different sense of time than I do.
Ink on Handmade Paper
30cm x 21cm
Mounted to 30cm x 42cm
When I’m out walking I sometimes see a branch silhouetted against the sun. It always makes me pause. I hope this does the same for you.
Ink on Paper
24cm x 32cm
This one still has some growing to do. I hope it has centuries to do it in.
Ink on Paper
20cm x 29cm
A delicate tree sending out its first blossom of the year - not entirely convinced winter has ended.
Ink on Paper
15cm x 21cm
*****SOLD*****
Seeing corvids on winter-bare trees is so archetypal.
Perhaps I’ve read too many gothic novels….
Ink on Paper
15cm x 21cm
A single bird, watching the sun.
Do you even wonder what they’re thinking as they sit up there?
I do.
Ink on Paper
21cm x 30cm
I love the emptiness of single branches reaching towards the sun.
Often there are birds, big or small, surveying the land for threat or food.
Ink on Paper
21cm x 30cm
A tree that’s been around longer than I have. Standing ankle deep in soft grass and flowers. I can hear birdsong.
There’s something about the structure of leaves that fascinates me. They bring such character to a tree
Ink on Paper
21cm x 30cm
'Tree and Mountain' captures the quiet strength of nature through simplicity. The stark ink branches reaching toward the bold red sun suggest resilience and renewal. The minimal lines evoke calm, while a solitary bird brings a sense of freedom. This painting invites tranquility and reflection, filling your space with mindful energy and a gentle reminder of life's enduring beauty.
42cm x 60cm
Ink on Paper
Framed