Getting to the Roots of things

This piece is based off an aerial view, looking down into the ground at what a trees roots would look like.  Here is my inspiration for this piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSGPNm3bFmQ
I broke the tree roots down into three levels to give it the depth that I wanted, and it can be read two ways: as roots below ground or as branches in the sky. I named this one, Root Branches, in hopes to keep the viewers mind free to choose what they see in the piece.

Here are my process shots:

The final piece, I even framed it!

 

The Buzzing Bees

I've been seeing lots of busy bees the whole summer and wanted to do a fun whimsical piece in honour of their hard work- I do love honey!!! This is connecting the geometric patterns in nature with the organic flow of life.  This was a fun piece and I quite enjoyed free handing it :)

The beginning layer:

Adding the second and third layers:

 Finished piece:

The end of summer, and into fall!

I realize it has been a while since I last posted, photos of my work are on the way!
One of the projects I've been working on is a piece inspired by rap music and traditional quilting patterns.  I did a bit of sketching, but mainly free handed the cutting!