Oil on Canvas, 24” x 30”

While wandering through an illuminated grove of Aspen trees, a shimmering light danced its way through quaking leaves. In contrast to the warmth of the morning sun, a cool breeze nipped at my nose reminding me of winter’s swift approach. I stood motionless and breathed deep. The fragrant rusting of the landscape suddenly conjured up the childhood memory of diving into a freshly raked pile of leaves. For an artist living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, there is certainly no shortage of inspiration!

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