The Portrait of Old Tree

7 inches x 5 inches 
Oil on panel

In this painting, I treated the tree not as an object, but as a person. Each scar and wrinkle on its surface is a record of time and history. I wanted to show the unique personality of this tree, which I pass by so often, honoring its strength and the stories it keeps.

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