The Great Sentinel (original oil painting) Style:Oil on Canvas we got a bit short

we got a bit short changed on fall colors in 2020 owing to an early snow storm

I have been reminded through this process that the search for 'home' isn't an extrinsic process but a journey inward to find our true sense of place

and fear to find the good within ourselves and each other

and forms and was reminded in that moment to simply pause and observe

As we were admiring its beauty

The Great Sentinel (original oil painting) Style:Oil on Canvas we got a bit shortDescription: My mothers side of the family emigrated from Wales and homesteaded a farm in south central Minnesota in 1856. When my ancestors were clearing the land, they left this magnificent Burr Oak in the middle of the field; likely used for stump removal because it was the largest in the area. Over time, we have come to view it as a symbol of steadfast resilience and strength during times of struggle. The tree has endured tornados, blizzards,