Summertime Roots. 16x20. Acrylic on canvas. This whimsical abstract painting was a wish fulfilled: I never had a tree swing growing up, so I painted one. I'd fall out now, but my feelings have not changed. Detail shows a splatter pattern of like colors. The painting is glazed with a matte varnish.

We can be children again, if we put ourselves in the right mind set. The roots we have--our past--is what makes all that possible. When I initially painted this, I wanted to generate a conversation with myself: what do I see and what do I feel? Can I sit on that tree swing and be mindful not only of the blue skies above and the leaves of the tree, but also of the roots that hold all of it up?

Handmade frame with corner accents is included.

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♦ TITLE: "Summertime Roots"
♦ SIZE: 16"x 20" (41x51cm) stretched canvas (3/4"-thick); with frame, the item is 18" x 22" (45.7x55.9cm)
♦ MEDIUM: Acrylic, matte finish; the sides are painted as a continuation of the artwork's primary colors, not a solid color
♦ HAND PAINTED: This painting is original
♦ FRAME: The frame is handcrafted spruce created in my wood shop, stained espresso with bronze corner accents and d-rings on the back for hanging
♦ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY is included
♦ SIGNED: This painting is signed on the bottom right corner with the title, artist name and date on the back
♦ COLORS: primarily blue, white and burnt sienna

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♦ Camera never does the art justice.

♦ Varnish is applied to protect from pollutants and offer UV filtering to ensure the longevity of your art.

♦ The photos you see here (and anywhere else) are never a true representation of the art. Nevertheless, every effort has been made to ensure the most faithful possible photographic representation.

♦ Colors may vary slightly due to different computer monitors.

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