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Spanish Moss and Pond Cypress. Shingle Creek. Wood Print
by Chris Kusik
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Spanish Moss and Pond Cypress. Shingle Creek. wood print by Chris Kusik. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and added depth of a wood print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 3/4" thick maple wood. There are D-clips on the back of the print for mounting it to your wall using mounting hooks and nails (included).
Design Details
I was inspired the by weathered knees and trunks of the cypress trees and the glassy surface of the water to create this photograph on black and... more
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Artist's Description
I was inspired the by weathered knees and trunks of the cypress trees and the glassy surface of the water to create this photograph on black and white film. I used my tiny boat to navigate along the shoreline until I found a suitable location for the composition. This is the mouth of Shingle Creek on Lake Tohopekaliga (Toho) in Osceola county. The lake gets it's name from the Seminole meaning "we will gather here". The creek's name is derived from the fact that early settlers to the area used the cypress to make shingles for their homesteads. Shingle Creek forms the headwaters to the Florida Everglades.
About Chris Kusik
Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...
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Chris Kusik
Thank you Lynn! Enjoyed your B/W gallery. Great compliment.
Lynn Palmer
Very nice! It has that silvery feel of a darkroom print. v/f
Chris Kusik
CHERL- I feel that way about Florida. Most people think it's a giant beach with Disney in the middle!
Cheri Randolph
Thanks, Chris. I'm always glad to be an ambassador for my City - to let people know that we are more than just Bourbon Street.
Chris Kusik
Thanks Cherl ! I really enjoyed seeing New Orleans through your eyes while visiting your beautiful site.
Cheri Randolph
Chris, I especially appreciate your choice of B&W for this one. It seems to greatly enhance the textures and gives the whole image the quality of an ink print from a zinc plate. Wonderfully done! voted
Chris Kusik
Thanks Odd, greetings from Florida to Denmark. I enjoyed checking out your work as well! Keep up the faith.-Chris
Odd Jeppesen
This is awesome.