Branching Out

Branching Out stands 10” tall and 7”wide. She is made of a round body gourd with an open, sculpted top, her hardwood base base is permanently adhered for maximum stability.

This sculpture is a perfect compliment to many interior styles and would be a happy addition both in-home and in-office.

Ginkgo Biloba is often called the “bearer of hope” due to its ability to survive in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It’s legendary tenacity and vitality make it a potent symbol of hope and renewal.

This piece of gourd sculpture is patiently and reverently Pyro-engraved with details of each line in every leaf and branch on the front and back while open spaces are carefully carved away to create visual interest and depth. Ginkgo Sprig is painted inside and in the cut out margins with a carbon fiber black paint that absorbs 95% of the light that might shine on those areas. This carbon fiber paint creates the illusion of spacelessness and timelessness.

Her inky black finish was created by the use of heat set ink dye. Her leaves and branches include a hint of gold and layers of transparent green and golden alcohol inks. Her sculpted top follow the graceful curves and arcs of her branches. Her colors and design elements look as though she might have been made in another generation.

She will last for generations to come with *proper care. Your ew gourd sculpture will benefit in its own longevity if kept out of direct sunlight, away from moisture and cleaned very gently with a fine, soft, clean and DRY brush..or clean microfiber cloth.

Branching Out can easily hold all of your dreams, hopes, visions and affirmations, however, she does not hold water.

**Many of my creations can be custom made and perfectly suitable for use as an end of life vessel. Please inquire for options. I offer design consultation and execution for urns for your two, four or more legged or winged and finned beloveds.