Study, Summer Oak Mini but I gained a much

but I gained a much greater appreciation for the role that this city has played in American history

It shines at its best during the autumn season

We shall see

and the dramatic cloud formation set a perfect mood

Study, Summer Oak Mini but I gained a muchWhen I first began my painting career, my mentor told me that every tree is an individual personality. It took me many years of observing and honing my skills to appreciate what he meant. This moment from near my home in Knoxville, Tennessee is a celebration of the permanency of a majestic oak and the fleeting beauty of a summer evening sky. This mini is the initial study for a larger painting, Summer Oak.