Endure

I’ve driven by this tree a number of times. It is notable as it stands in the middle of the farmer’s field. Most often it looks like farmers will leave the trees at the edge of their fields or even plant them to serve as a windbreak. I wonder why the farmer let this tree be, considering the inconvenience when plowing. 

The more we learn about the ecology of trees, it appears they are not the loners competing with others around them, in the scramble for light. In fact they are connected to their kin thru a mycorrhizal network which they use to share nutrients and information about threats. 

But this guy is free standing, alone, out in the open – exposed to the full force of weather and vulnerable to parasites and despite it all endures!

Pride of place on a wall

Or on a bookshelf among your favourite reads

Guoache, 9×12 on 140lb watercolour paper mounted on gallery cradled board – $130

Algonquin Colour

Fall colours never disappoint. 

Over a third of the earth, that lying between 30 & 60 degrees latitude in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, have a climate with four seasons. These changes are like a perennial refresh, akin to redecorating your home perhaps. 

Spring brings joy, renewal, a new start. Summer a period of growth, recreation. Fall is a wistful good bye, with its brilliant last dregs. Winter is a time of hibernation and warm indoor gatherings, like the Danish “hygge” – “to be together with people you care about – or even by yourself – to relax and enjoy life’s quieter pleasures”

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/hygge .

Based on a beautiful photo by James Wheeler – Thank You! He does fine work, check out souvenirpixels.com or souvenirpixels on Instagram. I love the brilliant foliage, rushing water and the rugged exposed rocks part of the Canadian Shield.

Acrylic, 12×16 on gallery wrap canvas – $235