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cells + tree bark

initial 13" x 13" gouache painting 
scanned and turned into a 24" x 24" repeat on Adobe Illustrator
Using inspiration taken from nature, I created motifs and created a design that could be a repeat. The motifs were turned into 3D paper cutouts. Using a controlled light source, I experimented with different lighting to cast shadows with various tones.
bristol on foam core
13" x 13"
Pencil rendering of 3D pattern emphasizing highlights and shadows created by light source. 
13" x 13"
cells + tree bark
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cells + tree bark

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