All four pieces of art were sold by this afternoon. Thanks, all!
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Earlier story:
DOROTHEA MORGAN, AN internationally known artist and long-time resident of Clallam County, has graciously donated four numbered prints to raise money for the Peninsula Daily News’ Peninsula Home Fund.
Her original piece of art, tilted “Love Song,” was created using a silverpoint drawing tool.
This drawing tool consists of a small piece of silver inserted into a dowel.
It’s an ancient technique, used in Roman times and brought to life again by Dorothea’s skilled hands.
The technique is very time-consuming and first uses many thin layers of gesso to put a finish on the paper.
Once the paper is prepared, the silverpoint is used to mark the paper.
Great care is needed as marks cannot be erased.
Why the theme “Love Song” for her extraordinary drawing?
Dorothea says:
“We often forget that certain mysteries remain mysteries to be understood not with the intellect or examining mind, but with the soul and center of feeling and acceptance.”
Love, music and flowers are these mysterious gifts beautifully drawn together to create this piece of art.
Dorothea is asking a donation to the Home Fund of $75 or more for each print. (This is not tax-deductible for the buyer.)
The four numbered prints measure 16 inches by 21 inches and are unframed.
Included with each print is a copy of handwritten information from the artist about the “Love Song” story and the silverpoint process.
Contact Ann Ashley, director of newspaper services at the Peninsula Daily News in Port Angeles, to make your donation and receive your print.
Phone her at 360-417-7691 or e-mail her at ann.ashley@peninsuladailynews.com.
You can also call Ashley if you would like to come to the PDN to see the prints.
