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Sharone Reef
ART Habens
Every piece is initiated with a clear detailed
and very lifelike vision. Applying to my vision
a combination of two very detailed forms of
art, slowly allow it to come to life. Many of
these colorful visions are dreams or vivid
thoughts, which inspire me and urge me to
create. Often I look at a piece of wood with a
detailed vision and layout. The grain of the
wood and the energy that resides within
each piece also play a vital role in the
process from beginning to end. I try to
preserve much of the natural, raw looks of
each piece of wood. Sometimes I shape it by
cutting, carving and sanding it. Other times I
collaborate with knots, bark, decay, spault,
and insect damage, all of which give a piece
of wood its rare personality and beauty.
After the initial prep work of a surface is
complete, I lightly sketch an outline of my
visioned image. Next I use wood burning
tools to burn the image on the wood,
applying a variety of techniques to shade,
outline and add texture. When my burned
image is complete I more often than not add
color. 99% of my coloring is done with pastel
color pencils. Once in a while a touch of
acrylic paint is applied, usually to accent
lettering with an outline of white paint.
Coloring can be an intense part of the
making of an art piece. Combining colors to
complete my vision to create more depth
and gentle touch to it, is an art in itself.
Drawing and coloring most of my life, this
part comes naturally to me. However, it is
just as intense and as profound as
woodburning. When burning and coloring is
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