Evening with Tree of Life, 2024

Artist notes: Many places have certain tree that is like a community or neighbourhood wellness checkin. For me, this is the arbutus tree at the Georgina Point Lighthouse Park that stands alone at the entrance of Active Pass next to the Strait of Georgia. I have painted this tree several times but this is the first time from this vantage point in evening light. This painting is a conversation between this special tree and me and now you. It has special secrets and attributes that only through conversation can they be easily shared.