Trompe-l'oeil

Trompe-l’oeil, French for “deceive the eye”, is a painting technique that uses realism and forced perspective to create the illusion of three dimensions on a flat panel.  These pieces explore the idea of a central art image and the elements, research and tools that contribute to its creation–in other words, the illustrator's process.  
      
Colored pencil, some with pastel      • = SOLD

Lupinus argenteus, Silver Lupine      ©2016, 12" X 16"
Royal Horticultural Society London, Group Gold Medal 2017
Included in Strokes of Genius10, Northlight Books 2018
Focus on Nature, NY, Jury Award 2019

Aquilegia coerulea, Rocky Mountain Columbine    • ©2014, 25" X 31"

Erigeron speciosus, Showy Fleabane   • ©2014, 25" X 31"

Arnica cordifolia, Heartleaf Arnica         ©2014, 25" X 31"

Blue + Yellow = GREEN       ©2015, 11" X 14"

Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak      • ©2003, 18" X 24"
Aquilegia coerulea, Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine  • ©2019 16 X 20" Commission

Convallaria majalis, Lily -of-the -Valley | Commission  • ©2014, 18" X 24"

Thermopsis montana, Golden Banner   • ©2014, 25" X 31"
Collection, State Museum of New York

Rosa woodsii, Wild Rose    • ©2014, 25" X 31"

Lupinus argenteus, Silvery Lupine     • ©2014, 25" X 31"

Sketch | Cosmos        ©2015, 9" X 12"