Spirits of Trees

As I was walking through the woods one day, the trail took a steep down turn and I found myself pitching forward at a fast pace. I reached out my hand to steady myself on a nearby tree, and as I did I felt a distinct connection with the life energy of that tree. It was a profound experience and I have since been more aware of that energy, the spirit, that connects us with trees, and with all nature. I wanted to make paintings of trees that emphasized the negative space- the space between.