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Attention to accuracy and detail
In order to achieve realistic structure and textures,
the trees have minimal twisting. Instead, a mass of wire is
molded and shaped with custom made splints, molds, and retainers.
With high heat, it is then fused solid. Tin and lead are applied
to the surface and carefully heated to achieve the color and
texture of the bark. The tree is firmly anchored into the rock
with a taproot. Appropriate development of the branchlets is
made to shape the crown. A signed metal plaque is attached to
the rock. The tree and rock are sealed with a clear resin to
retard oxidation. In some cases, a hygroscopic oxidizer is applied
to the base and crevasses of the trunk to facilitate the formation
of a green "moss" over time. Under wet conditions, the terminal
branchlets will develop a patina in time. If kept dry, the bright
copper will gradually become a woody brown color.
Details
To see a close-up of the trees below, click on the detail image
on the right. Image will open in a new browser window.
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"America"
The crown of this spruce shows a charred and shattered
stump left by a ligntening strike. |
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Apple
Tree This apple tree shows a short, thick
trunk with strong roots and a large cleft. |
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Clump
of Birches The clump of birches consists
of two trees, side by side with sinuous intertwining
roots. |
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Cedar
by the water’s edge has a trunk that
arches over the water with roots reaching into the
water even as they firmly cling to the shore. |
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Monterey
Cypress The Monterey Cypress displays a
twisted and contorted split trunk, with undulating
bark lines revealing its historical struggle. |
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Optional Patina Treatment
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Patinas
Any of the trees can be presented with a green patina
on the outer branches or needles. This may be desired
for trees exposed to weather, or even indoors, especially
on the conifers |
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Optional Green Stone
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Green peridot and green quartz can be requested. |
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