Framed Birch Artwork
Birch trees are easily recognizable by their white bark, peppered with long lines of color. A member of the deciduous family, birches are prevalent in the Northern Hemisphere. Birch wood is hard and sturdy, making it an ideal choice for buildings, boats, and furniture. Framed birch art is a popular choice for the birch tree’s strikingly colored bark and long, narrow trunks.
Many artists take advantage of the birch tree’s looming figure in their framed birch tree portraits. W. Blake, Jie Zhou, and Allison Pearce are among the many artists that utilize birch to give vertical depth to their art. The eye-catching image of a birch tree makes it one of the most popular choices for artists that enjoy working with trees in their nature landscapes.
One interesting portrayal of framed birch artwork comes from Alexa Kelemen. Her “Birchwood II” emphasizes the birch as the focal point by adding trees of different species to the background. These other trees are more muted in coloration, a more stereotypical portrayal of trees. The birch stands out with its white bark and horizontal stripes. Even though the road acts as the focal point for the observer, the contrast of the birch trees draws the eyes toward it.
While many artists stick to a natural and realistic Birchwood depiction, some artists opt to use more artistic license in their work. Carmen Dolce uses splotches of paint to shape her birch trees in “Purple Birch,” making them unique but still instantly recognizable. “Birch Trees on White” by Avery Tillmon adopts a more abstract technique, highlighting the vertical growth of birches. Regardless of how the artist chooses to depict them in their work, birch trees are very easily recognizable, thanks to their unique appearance.