{"id":2869,"date":"2026-04-12T15:21:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T15:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/?p=2869"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:36:22","slug":"scratchboard-tree-of-life-artwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/de\/scratchboard-tree-of-life-artwork\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2026 | Ala Botnarescu Blog  \u2013 New Works, SINGULART Membership &#038; Custom Artwork Finished + Jewelry Hack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this short overview, this article presents my newly framed scratchboard artwork, available for viewing and purchase in <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/mA1bnHVdHfC56dBvr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">my studio<\/a> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/product\/tree-of-life-scratchboard-art-31x41\/\">online<\/a>. It also includes the completion and delivery of a custom commissioned drawing featuring a paraglider motif. Additionally, I am now registered on the international art platform <strong>SINGULART<\/strong>, expanding my visibility and opportunities for sales. At the end, I also present a small but useful hack for jewelry makers.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New in the PORTFOLIO \u2013 Apr. 2026<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"900\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 900px; height: 814px;\" data-original-width=\"900\" data-original-height=\"814\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-3\" style=\"width: 392px; height: 814px;\" data-original-width=\"392\" data-original-height=\"814\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/de\/portfolio\/natural-elements-jewelry-series\/dsc_5912-cu-sigla\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"388\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"260\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2852\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1282\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Resin Pendants \u2013 Teardrop, Round &amp;#038; Rectangle with Real Driftwood. SOLD\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?fit=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?fit=900%2C601&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?w=388&#038;h=260&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?resize=1536%2C1026&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?resize=1320%2C881&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?resize=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_5912-cu-sigla.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" width=\"388\" height=\"260\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"388\" data-original-height=\"260\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Resin Pendants \u2013 Teardrop, Round &amp; Rectangle with Real Driftwood. SOLD\" alt=\"Resin Pendants \u2013 Teardrop, Round &amp; Rectangle with Real Driftwood. SOLD\" style=\"width: 388px; height: 260px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/de\/portfolio\/natural-elements-jewelry-series\/dsc_4247\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"388\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"273\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2848\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1406\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Teardrop Moss Pendant Necklace \u2013 Real Moss, Shell &amp;#038; Pearl Powder in Resin. SOLD\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?fit=300%2C211&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?fit=900%2C633&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?w=388&#038;h=273&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?resize=1920%2C1350&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?resize=768%2C540&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?resize=1536%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?resize=1320%2C928&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?resize=600%2C422&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4247.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" width=\"388\" height=\"273\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"388\" data-original-height=\"273\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Teardrop Moss Pendant Necklace \u2013 Real Moss, Shell &amp; Pearl Powder in Resin. SOLD\" alt=\"Teardrop Moss Pendant Necklace \u2013 Real Moss, Shell &amp; Pearl Powder in Resin. SOLD\" style=\"width: 388px; height: 273px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/de\/portfolio\/natural-elements-jewelry-series\/dsc_4249\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"388\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"269\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2847\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1386\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Round Moss Pendant Necklace \u2013 Real Tree Moss in Resin, Nature Jewelry. SOLD\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?fit=300%2C208&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?fit=900%2C624&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?w=388&#038;h=269&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?resize=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?resize=1920%2C1331&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?resize=768%2C532&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?resize=1536%2C1064&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?resize=1320%2C915&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?resize=600%2C416&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4249.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" width=\"388\" height=\"269\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"388\" data-original-height=\"269\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Round Moss Pendant Necklace \u2013 Real Tree Moss in Resin, Nature Jewelry. SOLD\" alt=\"Round Moss Pendant Necklace \u2013 Real Tree Moss in Resin, Nature Jewelry. SOLD\" style=\"width: 388px; height: 269px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 508px; height: 814px;\" data-original-width=\"508\" data-original-height=\"814\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/de\/portfolio\/natural-elements-jewelry-series\/img_0129-2\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"504\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"810\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2834\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1194,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hand Painted Wooden Earrings with UV Coating \u2013 Lightweight Eco Jewelry with Stainless Steel Hooks. \u2705 Available in Multiple Designs\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?fit=187%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?fit=900%2C1447&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?w=504&#038;h=810&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?w=1194&amp;ssl=1 1194w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?resize=187%2C300&amp;ssl=1 187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1235&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?resize=955%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 955w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?resize=7%2C12&amp;ssl=1 7w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0129-2.jpg?resize=600%2C965&amp;ssl=1 600w\" width=\"504\" height=\"810\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"504\" data-original-height=\"810\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Hand Painted Wooden Earrings with UV Coating \u2013 Lightweight Eco Jewelry with Stainless Steel Hooks. \u2705 Available in Multiple Designs\" alt=\"Hand Painted Wooden Earrings with UV Coating \u2013 Lightweight Eco Jewelry with Stainless Steel Hooks. \u2705 Available in Multiple Designs\" style=\"width: 504px; height: 810px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 900px; height: 410px;\" data-original-width=\"900\" data-original-height=\"410\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 283px; height: 410px;\" data-original-width=\"283\" data-original-height=\"410\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/de\/portfolio\/natural-elements-jewelry-series\/20230919_104402-01-2\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"279\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"406\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2833\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1319,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Resin Clip-On Earrings with Dried Flowers Seeds \u2013 Non-Pierced Nature Jewelry. \u2705 Available\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?fit=206%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?fit=900%2C1310&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?w=279&#038;h=406&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?w=1319&amp;ssl=1 1319w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?resize=206%2C300&amp;ssl=1 206w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1118&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?resize=1055%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1055w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?resize=8%2C12&amp;ssl=1 8w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230919_104402-01-2.jpg?resize=600%2C873&amp;ssl=1 600w\" width=\"279\" height=\"406\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"279\" data-original-height=\"406\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Resin Clip-On Earrings with Dried Flowers Seeds \u2013 Non-Pierced Nature Jewelry. \u2705 Available\" alt=\"Resin Clip-On Earrings with Dried Flowers Seeds \u2013 Non-Pierced Nature Jewelry. \u2705 Available\" style=\"width: 279px; height: 406px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 617px; height: 410px;\" data-original-width=\"617\" data-original-height=\"410\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/de\/gallery\/montmartre\/dsc_5856\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"613\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"406\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"1126\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1273\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Resin pendants with tree moss inside. SOLD\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?fit=300%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?fit=900%2C597&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?w=613&#038;h=406&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?resize=1536%2C1018&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC_5856.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" width=\"613\" height=\"406\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"613\" data-original-height=\"406\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Resin pendants with tree moss inside. SOLD\" alt=\"Pendants made of resin containing preserved tree moss in the interior.\" style=\"width: 613px; height: 406px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-turn-id=\"54b3cf6d-d867-47bd-a032-57146c753348\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\">\r\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\r\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\">\r\n<div class=\"z-0 flex justify-end\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/portfolio\/natural-elements-jewelry-series\/\">Natural Elements Jewelry Series<\/a> has lived in my mind for a long time, and I\u2019m happy to finally give it a dedicated space in my portfolio. Each piece is entirely handmade by me, using resin and natural elements I collect during my walks\u2014wood, moss, stones, dried flowers, and seeds\u2014each carrying its own quiet story. No two pieces are ever the same. While only a small selection is available online &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/shop\/\">my shop<\/a>, or on <a href=\"https:\/\/abstractalluna.etsy.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Etsy<\/span><\/span><\/a>, most works can be discovered at my atelier in Scheidegg or requested directly\u2014making every piece a personal and rare encounter with nature transformed into art.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:68933186-2348-488a-b67f-5169f2d9f2f1-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\r\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\r\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\r\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\r\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bf651c4e-93df-4a43-bec3-108dc4fb179d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\r\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\r\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"615\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h3><b>Latest SHOP Additions \u2013 Apr. 2026<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>The &#8216;Tree of Life&#8217; scratchboard artwork, begun in February, is now complete, elegantly framed, and ready to transform a space\u2014available in the gallery, <a href=\"https:\/\/alabotnarescu.art\/product\/tree-of-life-scratchboard-art-31x41\/\">online shop<\/a>, and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatchiart.com\/en-de\/art\/Mixed-Media-Tree-of-Life-Scratchboard-Art-B-W-Framed-Original-Art-31x41-cm\/1921557\/13778277\/view\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Saatchi Art<\/span><\/span><\/a> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Singulart<\/span><\/span>. Each finely engraved line reveals light emerging from darkness, creating a striking black-and-white composition that radiates depth, calm power, and timeless presence\u2014an artwork meant not just to be seen, but truly felt.<\/p>\r\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2902 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?resize=900%2C571&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Black and white Tree of Life scratchboard artwork centered on a white background, showing fine engraved details and framed presentation.\" width=\"900\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?resize=1920%2C1219&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?resize=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?resize=768%2C488&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C975&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?resize=600%2C381&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alabotnarescu.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_7747b-3.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"567\">Custom Artwork Finished<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"567\">At the beginning of the month, I completed and delivered a custom commissioned illustration featuring a paraglider motif, created as a personalized birthday gift for a client. The artwork was finished and handed over exactly as agreed, staying true to the promised deadline. The client was pleasantly surprised with the result, and I always find it deeply rewarding when a commissioned piece leaves the studio fully meeting expectations and bringing joy to its recipient.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"844\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">You can also watch the second part of the drawing process, \u201cBringing the Background to Life,\u201d on my YouTube channel.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Custom Paraglider Drawing \u2013 Part 2 | Bringing the Background to Life\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZQOeTHTdSSU?start=18&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"844\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25 <strong><em>Feel free to Like, Comment, and Subscribe<\/em><\/strong> <em>if you enjoy my work\u2014it helps support my creative practice and motivates me to continue sharing my artistic process.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"844\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"844\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<h3>SINGULART Membership &amp; Curator Picks Selection<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"299\"><em>&#8220;New horizons, new chapters, new collectors!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"592\">I am excited to announce that I have joined SINGULART, an international online art platform where my original artworks are now available for sale to global collectors. This step significantly expands my visibility as a contemporary artist and allows my work to reach new audiences worldwide.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"780\">I am also honored to be featured in <em data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"125\">Curator Picks: New This Month<\/em> with one of my graphic works (see here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singulart.com\/en\/collection\/curator-picks-new-this-month-32120\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>), a curated selection highlighting new original artworks recognized for their creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic impact. This recognition feels like a quiet but powerful affirmation of my artistic practice.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"352\">If you\u2019ve been following my work, this is a beautiful moment to rediscover it from a new perspective and explore my latest original artworks in a new context.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"352\">Studio Jewelry Hack by Ala Botnarescu: Perfect Wire Loop Technique<\/h3>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Perfect Wire Loop Magic \ud83d\udcab #jewelrymaking\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RzjoEdK4XDk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"363\">\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25 <strong><em>Feel free to Like, Comment, and Subscribe<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"363\">Crafting precision in every curve, I create a custom wire loop for one of my handmade pendant using round nose pliers, carefully matching the diameter for a perfect fit\u2014neither too tight nor too loose. This small but essential detail ensures a secure and elegant attachment to a cord or chain.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"613\">With a controlled motion, the wire transforms into a clean spiral that naturally embraces the pendant, as if it was always meant to be there. To complete the piece, I trim the excess wire with cutting pliers, achieving a clean, professional finish.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 31px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"352\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"352\"><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":6} --><\/p>\r\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>All copyrights to this article belong exclusively to \u00a9 Ala Botnarescu.<\/strong><\/h6>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this short overview, this article presents my newly framed scratchboard artwork, available for viewing and purchase in my studio as well as online. It also includes the completion and delivery of a custom commissioned drawing featuring a paraglider motif. 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