Artist Note:
I began this piece after a walk near Drumguish, a small hamlet that has a quiet resonance for me. The “snags” - the dead standing trees - struck me not as lifeless, but as markers of persistence. In Scottish woodland, these trees often remain rooted long after they’ve ceased growing, providing shelter and sustenance to countless other lives.
In this painting, I wanted to explore the idea of what remains. Using black calligraphy ink, I worked in layers, building depth slowly through fluid washes and painstaking detail. The work took shape gradually over the course of June, reflecting both the slow passing of time and the deep emotional connection I feel to these landscapes.
There’s something both solitary and communal about these trees - they stand alone, yet continue to nurture what surrounds them. In that sense, they remind me of family stories, memory, and the quiet power of place.
Details:
Size: 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16 in).
Medium: Black calligraphy ink on canvas board.
Original work, signed and dated on reverse.
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