This painting is my interpretation of an old photo owned by my stepfather.  It is a scene in the woods of France during WWII.  The painting is acrylic on canvas panel.  I plan to try other interpretations--there is a mystery in this old photo that begs to be interpreted.
Perhaps if you zoom in you can see the extra texture applied to the trees.

A Rose by any other name

I love the simplicity of this photo.  The stark background highlights the intricate layers of petals.  I've taken hundreds of photographs of flowers, and still take photo shots every time I'm given a new bouquet.  I can't help it--I'm addicted to beauty.