This piece of artwork is a graphite drawing done with seven different grades of graphite. It is on a 9”x 12” piece of poster board and depicts an almond tree branch, which consists of several blossoms, some full in bloom and others not. There is certain emphasis on gradation and value contrast. The shading is smooth but the technique of the drawing consists greatly of cross-hatching which gives it a sharp, rough texture. The base of the branch stems from the bottom, right corner as the rest of the branch stretches diagonally across to the top, left of the paper. The focal point of this piece is the full bloomed blossom located nearly in the center; however, movement is greatly advocated by the various branches and blossoms that surround it. The light source is directly in front of the plant giving it depth with the lighter blossoms in front and much darker blossoms located towards the back. The shapes and lines are entirely organic without any precise, geometric elements to them. It is realistic upon first glance, and expressive upon second due to the unrealistic hatching technique, which adds much emotional depth.
This piece has great meaning to me. The almond tree is my favorite tree because of its symbolic and personal significance. It is known for its breath-taking blossoms, which are white with a vibrant splash of color in the center that could be described as a blend of fuchsia and crimson red. The tree is the very first tree to bloom in the spring and is known to represent a time of awakening or rebirth. It is referred to in the scripture verses in the first chapter of Jeremiah. In this verse the Lord speaks to Jeremiah and asks him what he sees. Jeremiah then replies, “I see a branch from an almond tree” (1:11b). The Lord confirms what he saw and explains that it “means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans” (1:12). The Hebrew word for “watching” sounds very similar to the word for “almond tree.” The Lord uses the almond tree to symbolize that a new season was coming for Jeremiah and strategically used the play on words as well. I love this story because it shows the how the Lord uses imagery of nature and symbolism to creatively show Jeremiah His provision. I am awed by the almond tree and how its effervescent blossoms defy all the dead of winter just like the provision of the Lord defies
This piece has great meaning to me. The almond tree is my favorite tree because of its symbolic and personal significance. It is known for its breath-taking blossoms, which are white with a vibrant splash of color in the center that could be described as a blend of fuchsia and crimson red. The tree is the very first tree to bloom in the spring and is known to represent a time of awakening or rebirth. It is referred to in the scripture verses in the first chapter of Jeremiah. In this verse the Lord speaks to Jeremiah and asks him what he sees. Jeremiah then replies, “I see a branch from an almond tree” (1:11b). The Lord confirms what he saw and explains that it “means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans” (1:12). The Hebrew word for “watching” sounds very similar to the word for “almond tree.” The Lord uses the almond tree to symbolize that a new season was coming for Jeremiah and strategically used the play on words as well. I love this story because it shows the how the Lord uses imagery of nature and symbolism to creatively show Jeremiah His provision. I am awed by the almond tree and how its effervescent blossoms defy all the dead of winter just like the provision of the Lord defies
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