Leaning Trees

This bold, expressive landscape captures the Texas Hill Country, where steady winds shape trees into graceful arcs across rolling terrain. Strong brushstrokes define shadows stretching over sunlit grass, while the canopy forms a rhythmic pattern of cool greens against a clear sky. The composition balances dynamic movement with a sense of enduring resilience.

The painting was later selected for the label of Pillar Bluff Vineyards, becoming a signature image that embodies the warmth and character of Central Texas.

Oil on canvas, 40 × 40 inches, Texas Period