The Pacific Northwest is blessed with a climate supportive of tree growth and past civic leaders in Portland set aside Forest Park - a forest in the city, close and with many hiking paths. I go there to appreciate nature and take a "forest bath" - which is especially therapeutic in this tumultuous time.
So...I am shifting my painting efforts to the subject of trees. When I began working I discovered my interest was specifically on nurse logs - the fallen trees that support all kinds of life and new growth. How optimistic?
I did a test painting - unfinished below.
While I am waiting to decide on the final elements I took a printmaking break this week. These monotypes will be taken to 3/4 completion, I'll put them away and put the unifying, finishing touches on them another time. So don't judge yet please.
More to come soon!
