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Pastel on heavyweight paper mounted on board
11 in x 14 in
2025
Inspired by the dynamic energy of nature, "Reaching Out" captures a single, vibrant tree in a moment of motion. The composition is a study in both strength and tranquility, with the sturdy trunk providing a grounding anchor as the branches extend in a graceful dance. The eye is drawn to the textured, weathered bark, rendered with meticulous detail, before expanding into a vibrant cascade of greens and yellows. The composition, with its strong diagonal lines and airy brushstrokes, evokes a sense of gentle, outward expansion, inviting the viewer to find a sense of peace in the fluid, expressive forms of the natural world.
Pastel on heavyweight paper mounted on board
11 in x 14 in
2025
Inspired by the dynamic energy of nature, "Reaching Out" captures a single, vibrant tree in a moment of motion. The composition is a study in both strength and tranquility, with the sturdy trunk providing a grounding anchor as the branches extend in a graceful dance. The eye is drawn to the textured, weathered bark, rendered with meticulous detail, before expanding into a vibrant cascade of greens and yellows. The composition, with its strong diagonal lines and airy brushstrokes, evokes a sense of gentle, outward expansion, inviting the viewer to find a sense of peace in the fluid, expressive forms of the natural world.