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Man has long been in conflict with the other living things in this world we share. I am moved by the notion that perhaps nature will stand up to man’s encroachment with a quiet and steady determination. I’ve been fascinated by recent studies on elephants suffering from man’s aggressive behavior and instances of their defensive reactions to this behavior. They remember.
In my paintings, trees are the “elephants” of the plant kingdom. Like elephants, they feel emotions and have long memories from their life experiences. I enjoy fantasizing about nature reclaiming areas of land. Roots growing over parking lots. Trees conquering cities.
Let’s reconnect with our environment in a positive way. Be outside. Walk to work. Lay in the grass. Ride a bike. Grow a garden. Keep learning. Love the trees.
In the words of Jeff Goldbloom, “uuuhh..Nature finds a way.”

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