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Squirrel Brush: This ancient artifact, known as the Squirrel Brush, was found in the old growth forest of Cumberland, BC. It is thought to date back to the early 21st century. It is an unusual combination of paintbrush and Douglas Fir cone. Questions have been raised about tool use in squirrels at that time and some experts believe squirrels may have been venturing into the fine art world while others speculate this may have been an elaborate grooming tool.
My third version of making meaning is the painting I did using the fir cone brush:
I watered the paint down a bit to allow for the delicacy of the bristle placement. My favourite marks are the ones made by holding the brush perpendicular to the paper and dabbing it.