Sparks-Bautista Family Tree

When the opportunity to do a commissioned family tree came about, I instantly suggested a paper cut family tree.  I'm so glad I did.  I have been really excited about creating this piece for quite a while.  Not only was I looking forward to the challenge of turning this new subject into a paper cut, but I felt honored to be chosen to create something so meaningful for a family.  After many sketches and ideas, then a lot more sketching and a lot more cutting, the final piece is complete!  I'm super happy with how it turned out, and I can't wait for the family (in Arizona) to see it in person.

Enough of this cheap talk, let's get to the juicy images:

"Sparks-Bautista Family Tree" hand-cut paper, 20"x24", by Heather Clements, 2013

"Sparks-Bautista Family Tree" (detail)  hand-cut paper, 20"x24", by Heather Clements, 2013

"Sparks-Bautista Family Tree" (detail)  hand-cut paper, 20"x24", by Heather Clements, 2013

"Sparks-Bautista Family Tree" (detail)  hand-cut paper, 20"x24", by Heather Clements, 2013

"Sparks-Bautista Family Tree" (detail)  hand-cut paper, 20"x24", by Heather Clements, 2013

"Sparks-Bautista Family Tree" (detail)  hand-cut paper, 20"x24", by Heather Clements, 2013

Some images of the progress....

Paper cut family tree progress, by Heather Clements

Paper cut family tree progress, by Heather Clements

The finished piece from the back:

Paper cut family tree progress, by Heather Clements

It would be really awesome to do more commissioned family tree paper cuts, so please contact me if you would be interested in one!



Inspiration Source #18:  Land Art by Cornelia Konrads.  I've always been drawn to land art, especially the amazing Andy Goldsworthy.  It's no surprise that I would feel a connection with art created with and among nature.  The gravity-defying works of Cornelia Konrads is definitely worth a peek.  Check some out here.

As always, I thank you for your time to give my blog a little visit.

-Heather