Mel Watkin

Recently, I have explored the dichotomous forces of nature by researching trees surrounding my old farmhouse in Southern Illinois. For several years replicating their huge scale was a major factor in my work. “Revolving,” a 46-foot-long drawing, cycles through the four seasons of the year.

After “Revolving” my focus turned to “Cross-Section” drawings on various graph papers. Using the circular format of “Revolving,” these works concentrate on the pattern and movement of the bark that protects and strengthens each tree.

I also create mapworks or “Visual Biographies” on commission only.

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1. Cross-Section: Hophornbeam, 2019.
Drawing on multiple sheets of graph paper, 31 x 32.5 in. (framed).
$3500

2. Cross-Section: Hophornbeam, 2019.
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3. Cross-Section: Armed, 2019.
Drawing on multiple sheets of graph paper, 38 x 39 in. (framed).
$3500

4. Cross-Section: Armed, 2019.
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5. Cross-Section: Black Cherry, 2019.
Drawing on multiple sheets of graph paper, 38 x 39 in. (framed).
$3500

6) Cross-Section: Sycamore (Ghost Tree), 2019.
Drawing on multiple sheets of graph paper, 38 x 39 in. (framed).
$3500

7) Milwaukee-Chicago Lines, 2020.
Drawing on maps of Milwaukee & Chicago, 18 x 42 ½ in.,
Private Collection, Chicago. By commission only, $3500-4000.

8) Milwaukee-Chicago Lines, 2020.
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