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Granite boulders left by glaciers can be found throughout the forests of the Adirondack Mountains. I have always been fascinated by the way tree roots grow over and around the rocks, anchoring giant trees. It can get pretty crazy! This beautiful duo is just a short hike from my family camp. One sunny afternoon I sat and sketched their intriguing entanglement. It was a study of contrasts; the play of sunlight and deep shadow, the juxtaposition of smooth rock and rough bark, curved lines meeting straight ones, warm colors against cool colors. I used the sketch and one photo to create this painting in my studio.
