152 - Brian R. Melton, "Barred Owl in Appalachia," Value: $350

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Title:  “Barred Owl in Appalachia”

Artist:    Brian R. Melton

Media:  Woodcut Relief

Dimensions:  24" x 32"

Value: $350

Melton’s work was created using woodcut relief printing. It’s a process of cutting an image into wood, rolling ink onto the surface and pressing papers or substrates to transfer the cut image onto the surface. In this case Melton has evoked the visage of an owl within its natural habitat, draped in the night.

Currently a Knoxville, Tennessee resident, Brian Melton is deeply inspired by hardworking people of Appalachia who crafted for both necessity and entertainment. “I strive to share my heart while creating with a level of excellence that is competitive on a global scale. Movements of this magnitude do not happen in isolation; therefore, please consider joining in community. If you are a patron of the arts, thank you for your commitment! If you are a fellow artist, thank you for sharing! If you are one who appreciates from afar, you are one step away from embarking on a beautiful journey.”

https://www.brianmeltonwoodsculpture.com/

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