These woods are lovely, dark and deep, and cool with snowmelt making miniature waterfalls across ever-damp rocks. I painted this Rocky Mountain retreat in my studio in the heat of our Davis Mountains June, a personal virtual vacation to a place where the sun must persevere to find breaks in the dense foliage. It's a painting meant to be entered and explored, so don't be shy-- take your shoes off and dip your toes in this icy spring runoff.
A primal connection to trees grounds us. Old growth trees lean against one another, their trunks damp with moss.
Roots, hidden beneath leaf mold intertwine as if holding hands, supporting each tall tree in a community of encouragement. Each tree, bolstered by its connection to others, has faith that the forest will survive through another harsh winter. Water tumbles steadily once the frantic urge to find a level resting place yields to a gentle routine of spraying across rock. And the riot that was spring snowmelt will soon become ice once more. We can learn a lot by standing amid tall trees and listening to miniature waterfalls, rooting our spirits in stability while admiring change.
- Framed: 32 x 26 x 2 in (81.28 x 66.04 x 5.08 cm)
- Subject Matter: Landscape
- Current Location: Old Spanish Trail Studio - PO Box 2167 401 Crows Nest Road, Fort Davis, TX 79734 (google map)
- Collections: Canadian Rockies, Large Landscapes, oil landscapes, Rocky Mountain Landscapes, Vertical Art, Water