I love to be in nature. To walk or bike along a path in between the trees, immersing myself among the differing shades of green as they shimmer in the daylight. To hear the sounds of the trees in the wind, the birds, small mammals and the water moving slowly down a creek. Peace, tranquillity, calm - the feelings I find when I allow myself to be lost in the forest.

My favourite colour is green. Green is the colour of trees and grass. It is the colour of nature. Green is the colour of life.

I remember the tree outside my window as a child. The way the green leaves danced in the sunlight as the wind blew. The backside of the leaf a slightly muted version of the bright light green of the frontside. I can still see that little tree.

Kermit The Frog once sang that "it's not easy being green". I really liked that song because it was about my favourite colour, but I never agreed with the initial premise of the song. Green can be subtle, muted, dull and easily ignored, but it is the colour of nature. Green is often bright, pretty, and full of subtle variations. This can be said of any colour, but since green is so abundant in the outdoors, its variances are on full display. Whenever I stop and look at that display - the play between the subtle shades of green - I find it is awe inspiring. Green is beautiful.

I have always loved green.

Please note:
1. This work is finished with five layers of varnish to protect it from UV light and dust.
2. The work does not come framed, but the edges are both painted white and varnished.
3. A wire is pre-installed and the work is ready to hang.
4. My signature appears on the front of the work and my Certificate of Authenticity is included.