Study, Summer Oak Mini and the dramatic cloud formation

and the dramatic cloud formation set a perfect mood

but I gained a much greater appreciation for the role that this city has played in American history

The best takeaway from his story

whether I'm painting in my studio or exercising at the gym

Good timing

Study, Summer Oak Mini and the dramatic cloud formationWhen I first began my painting career, my mentor told me that every tree is an individual personality. It took me many years of observing and honing my skills to appreciate what he meant. This moment from near my home in Knoxville, Tennessee is a celebration of the permanency of a majestic oak and the fleeting beauty of a summer evening sky. This mini is the initial study for a larger painting, Summer Oak.