FLAGS
Acrylic & watercolor on tree bark, 49in W by 25in H by 12in D
124cm x 64cm x 31cm
RP004, 2020
USD$ 3,000
US Flag
Here’s a palm tree frond that has been painted to resemble the American flag, with its undulating shape mimicking the movement of a flag blowing in the wind.
The artist has used a muted color palette, with shades of red, white, and blue that appear faded and weathered. This gives the impression that the flag has been exposed to the elements for a long time, perhaps having spent years at sea aboard a ship.
The irregularities in the frond's shape have been intentionally preserved, emphasizing the natural beauty of the palm tree frond while also highlighting the contrast between the organic and the man-made.
Overall, this piece is a unique and striking representation of patriotism and the natural world, a testament to the creativity and skill of the artist.
Mexico Flag
Flag: Acrylic on tree bark, 54in W by 27in H by 5in D
137cm by 69cm by 13cm
Pole: Wood finish on tree branch, 28in W by 83in H by 31 in D
71cm x 211cm x 79cm D
Tie and head: Acrylic on tree bark and tree branch, 7in W by 21in H by 8in D
18cm by 53cm by 20cm
This remarkable representation of the Mexican flag features a four section ensemble: flag, pole tie and pole head. The flag itself is painted over a royal palm tree frond while the flag pole was made out of a separate frond with the branch attached and measures 14ft when extended.
The coat of arms - which depicts a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake - contains an impressive 26 colors as it is full of symbolism.
The unique shape and texture of the surface give this piece a great amount of movement and vitality.
RP028, 2023
USD$ 4,500
Hollow US Flag
Acrylic on royal palm frond, 45in W by 33in H
RP038, 2024
USD $2,200
This palm tree frond has been transformed into an original US flag where the white sections -stars and stripes- were cut out and the blue and red sections were painted with acrylic. Cutting the stars was a painstaking process that required more than 2,500 individual blade cuts, as each star has 10 sides and each side needed 5 strokes on average (50 stars * 10 sides * 5 strokes). The thickness of the frond varies from 1/16 of an inch to 3/8 of an inch, with the thickest section being in the middle of the flag horizontally.
Switch from different background colors and effect -white, black, brown, neon- to create a new conversation piece each time!
Knights of Columbus Banner
Logo: Acrylic on royal palm frond
Council data: Charcoal
42in W by 76in H by 10in D
107cm by 193cm by 25cm
RP037, 2024
NOT FOR SALE
This massive royal palm frond was selected to replace the lost banner of my Knights of Columbus council for the 2024 State Convention in Orlando, Florida. The logo was painted in acrylic while the council information is charcoal with an ink outline.
At 6 feet and 4 inches tall this is by far the largest frond I have found. Per my observations most fronds break at the bottom when falling as they support the branches that extend another 10-14 feet and are heavy. However, not all fronds that don’t break are suitable to work as the surface might not be clean enough due to burns or diseases. Also, they have to be picked up within one day of falling, otherwise they tend to break when flattening.
