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“This rugged tree has hung on to its lakeside perch for years untold, and I can’t imagine the northern Maine hardships it’s endured. Certainly it deserved to get painted. 

From a purely aesthetic point of view, its striated, strip-like bark has become weather bleached, yet exhibits a subtle palette of light blues, greens, warm and cool grays, and even ochres. These I’ve accented some, though not overly. Proudly, I assume it stands guard—perhaps mourning the twin that has been unceremoniously removed.

Ahhhh…life in the Maine woods. However you look at it I’ve very much enjoyed the inner, artistic pleasure of painting this specimen. Hope you find something to take from it as well…”

Pastel on sanded paper
21”w x 21”h image
23”w x 23”h framed

Original available
Framed in a marvelous, color-shifting Nielsen brushed metal frame in Florentine Graphite finish. With UltraView UV-protective and glare-resistant glass.

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