It seems that trees, ever-present in the background of everyday life, each have a unique stance, a unique expression, and a unique way to embrace the sky. I believe that a focus on trees can help to canter us and bring back into alignment with the flow harmony and wisdom of life. It seems the trees are trying to teach us ow to be strong and majestic, even with all of our flaws.

Each painting marries the abstract expression with the tree's representational framework and is sensitive to the varied environments having to do with season, weather, and time of day. Thus, this exhibit celebrates the grace with which the bough structures of trees embrace the sky, quietly plead for sunshine, sing with the wind, and keep the sky from falling.