“Redwoods-Stand Strong”

The trees of Old Grove stand strong in the misty morning on the coast of California. They breathe in the fresh morning air and emit lovely oxygen for almost all living things to survive. Fascinating! Trees also work together to survive and help each other out in times of need. They are known to communicate through their root systems. Intriguing! Keeping all of this in mind as I walked through the forest, any forest really, I am continuously amazed. I wanted to create a series of work showing the strength of these trees and the symbiotic positive relationships they create. There is also parasitic relationship and decomposition, however, this series focuses on the strong bonds within the forest.

“Redwoods-Stand Strong” shows the strength of the bark on a redwood tree. This specific tree is also surrounded by friends whose roots are connected or intertwined with its own root system. They feed each other nutrients to help one another to survive and this painting represents the communication between trees. Reminding each other to “Stand Strong” and that they are supported. To hold on and never give up hope. This series is about resilience and so much more! I will be writing about one of the other two pieces I released in the series in the next blog. Over the weekend I hope to write a review on our favorite tea place focusing on specific blends they carry. A warm cup of tea is a lovely treat while walking in a forest! Just make sure what is packed in is also packed out. Thank you all for reading and have a wonderful Wednesday!

-Karen Hilliard