FRANCOISIA ink and gesso of Encounter Original

of Encounter Original

is the 3rd of nine mixed media works cast from an original clay relief of a tree inspired by the works of one of Isabelle's favorite artists

Wild Hearts is another precious bijou of a painting with its small scale with ample energy and grit

Oil on cradled wood panel

Original ink on paper textured with gesso

FRANCOISIA ink and gesso of Encounter OriginalTrees are enduring symbols of rootedness, wisdom, and quiet strength. Isabelle painted this tree on the eve of her grandmother Franoises passing at the age of 100. She was Isabelle's compass the one who taught me to breathe deeply and savor the scent of the forest on our walks together. In winter, the tree reveals its architectural essence: bare branches twisting and intertwining in a quiet display of intricate design a pattern of pure, natural