Bonsai (Silverpoint and Copper Leaf) | ORIGINAL ARTWORK

This original artwork, "Bonsai" (2024), by Blake Gore was hand-drawn with no magnification or eyeglasses using a silverpoint stylus and copper leaf on a specially prepared wood panel. The panel is not covered by glass in order to facilitate the graceful aging of the silver and allow for greater appreciation of the texture. Dimensions and Framing: Artwork: 4.25" x 3.875" Panel: 8"x10" Frame: 11.25" x 9.25" The artwork's sturdy cradle frame is finished with a wire hanging mechanism. More about Silverpoint Technique: Silverpoint is a traditional drawing technique that dates back to the late Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. It involves using a silver rod or wire to draw on a specially prepared surface. The technique was widely used by artists before the invention of the modern pencil and was favored for its fine lines and subtle gradations of tone. The technique emerged during the late medieval period. It was often used for manuscript illustrations and detailed drawings. Reaching i