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Pink Magnolia (Liriodendrum tulipfera)

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Pink Magnolia (Liriodendrum tulipfera) That showy tree behind Tehama Hall, 2/05

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

In the Spring of 2005 I was commissioned to create a series of pictures about the Chico State Arboretum which spans the entire 119-acre University Campus. Colleague Alan Rellaford designed a series of banners using the images that were then installed on the Gus Manolis bridge. The bridge was eventually destroyed in 2014 by a fallen California sycamore (Platens racemosa)!  We also made a limited edition poster. Eventually I enlarged my inquiry to include specimens beyond trees.

Most of the pictures were made by placing found objects directly onto a flatbed scanner - a technique reminiscent of some of the earliest photochemical processes practiced by 19th century artists such as William Henry Fox Talbot and Anna Atkins. I added captions in my own handwriting to indicate the specimen's common and scientific names, and something about the place, or act of discovery.

The original prints are typically sized to 40" x 40", although I sometimes produce smaller versions. Each image is printed on 100% cotton rag inkjet paper and limited to an edition of 25 regardless of size.

Some day I intend to add to this work that is as much about the act of looking, curiosity, and discovery, as it is about physical specimens.

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)   Mid-air discovery near Colusa Hall 4/1/2005

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

American linden (Tilia americana)

American linden (Tilia americana)

American linden (Tilia americana)   Parachuting fruit along Big Chico Creek 8/24/2005

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)

Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)

Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)  Found sculpture from the Quartenary Period; sticks, needles, straw and mud (creator unknown) 4/20/2005

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)

Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)   One among many, while on a winter walk 12/18/99

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Chinese pistache (Pistachia chinensis)

Chinese pistache (Pistachia chinensis)Chinese pistache (Pistachia chinensis)   Pollen bomb as star chart 3/1/2005

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Japanese maple (Acer palmatum "Katsura")

Japanese maple (Acer palmatum Japanese maple (Acer palmatum "Katsura") Shading a bench beside Kendall Hall 4/4/05

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)

California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)Japanese maple (Acer palmatum "Katsura")   Shading a bench beside Kendall Hall 4/4/05

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Flowering dogwood (Cornus rubra & florida)

Flowering dogwood (Cornus rubra)Flowering dogwood (Cornus rubra & florida) with Cherry and California Red Bud blossoms    Meriam Library: SD447 K29 (Main Collection) 4/05

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Valley oak (Quercus lobata)

Valley oak (Quercus lobata)Valley oak (Quercus lobata)    Brush pile as makeshift nursery: beside the campus putting green 4/05

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)    Vestigial hearts beneath the creekside brush 4/1/05

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w

Common Green Darnier (Anax junius)

Common Green Darnier (Anax junius)Common Green Darnier (Anax junius)   Found on center court in Shermer gymnasium; spent from exhaustion with little hope for recovery  9/2/05

Digital inkjet print. Dimensions: 40”h x 40”w