The Guardian

7 inches x 5 inches 
Oil on panel

Standing at the gates of an old museum, this tree has always felt like a stern guardian of history. As a child, I marveled at its size; today, I marvel at its resilience. This study captures that sense of protection of a place where time stands still.

This piece is part of the "Winter Dialogues" series — a collection of plein air paintings capturing the hidden life of our local parks during the coldest months