Mossy Oak Print

In 2020, I moved to an island in Florida. I was already dealing with a bad depression episode and the subsequent isolation exacerbated my condition. I struggled to adjust to my new surroundings and to the lack of a social network. The only solace I found was in creating, yet even putting my hands to work was a struggle. I decided at the beginning of 2021 to force myself to create work every day to distract myself from my negativity as well as to help me learn about my new environment. Every day, for 100 days, I did plein air painitings. This practice shifted my mind to the beauty that surrounded me and helped me focus on new and exciting species to learn about. Fun Fact- It was only after I completed my 100 day challenge that I learned this is the same area where Winslow Homer painted his Florida watercolor landscapes. ​ (en plein air- a 19th century painting approach where one paints outdoors, in the open air) The media I chose for this piece were meant to facilitate a faster working time. All water-based, the warm sun dried the layers rather quickly and made it easy to transport the pieces home. This particular tree is believed to be about 200 years old. Around the corner sits one estimated to be 400 years old. The ancient oak trees in the area have a visceral history coursing through them. The thought of what the trees have seen fascinates me and my goal with this piece has been to capture a snapshot of the landscape in a moment forever relegated to the past. I hope the viewer will find serenity in the image, a peace and joy that the landscape brought me in a dark time.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:10 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:15.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in

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