Pokeberry Grove

"Pokeberry Grove" is a tribute to ritual, land, and the quiet mysticism of the everyday. At the center of this original watercolor by J. Brooke Wade stands a solitary buck, surrounded by the very plants and textures that shape daily life on the artist’s farm. More than a woodland scene, it’s a portrait of presence—of spirit rooted in place, and of nature as both observer and participant.

What makes this piece truly rare is the medium itself: pigment made from pokeberries grown, gathered, and transformed on the farm. The vibrant magenta hue was distilled and sterilized by hand, allowing organic material to become archival—beauty preserved through intention and care. The resulting inky color lends the piece a witchy, ceremonial quality, as if both plant and animal collaborated in its making.

The forest here isn’t imagined—it’s remembered. Each plant and leaf reflects what actually grows in the surrounding fields. The buck, watchful and still, emerges from the composition not as a subject, but as a presence. There’s a sense of being seen, quietly and without judgment.

Ideal for collectors of deer art, handmade pigment work, and nature-based spiritual art, Pokeberry Grove offers a moment of grounded reflection. It speaks to those who recognize the sacred in soil, antlers, and the passage of seasons—those who know the land holds memory, and that making art can be a form of ritual.

Perfect for:

• lovers of deer paintings and botanical wildlife art

• collectors of pigment-based or handmade ink artwork

• fans of farm-grown materials and land-based art practices

• those who connect with nature-based spirituality

Whether displayed in a modern rustic space, woodland altar, or quiet corner of a home, "Pokeberry Grove" carries with it the essence of where it was born—land, process, and quiet transformation.

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