original 11"x14", acrylic under oil painting, $200
(original painting, signed limited edition prints, and note cards are available in the store)
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In winter, forests enter a season of quiet work. Beneath the snow, an insulated world forms—protecting plant roots, sheltering small creatures, and storing water that will nourish spring growth. Deciduous trees stand bare, conserving energy while their roots continue subtle exchanges with soil and fungi. The low sun casts long blue shadows, a reminder that even in dormancy, light shapes the forest. This stillness is not emptiness, but a vital pause—holding life in balance until the season turns.