IN THE ARTIST’S WORDS
Nine years ago, I was doing decoupage and working with wood. Then I started studying watercolors and calligraphy, art history, and sketching. When we moved to Cape Cod, I fell in love with this atmosphere: the sea, whales, cozy houses, and driftwood.
This project with driftwood whales has brought together all my experience and interests. In every driftwood the ocean hides a whale; each driftwood whale from the ocean is full of unique stories!
All driftwood is assembled on Cape Cod. I don't use a pencil to pre-draw the whale; the driftwood suggests the shape of the whale hidden by the ocean. It's like a miracle! I love to create whales on request; these particular whales are full of stories and sweet memories of the client.
Ellen Paul, Spermwhale with Highland Lighthouse. Found driftwood and mixed media, 22 x 3 ½ x 10 ½ inches.
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June 2023
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