The gnarled tree has stood sentinel for generations, deep in the outer reaches of the Forest of Sorrows. It lives, never growing green, yet never dying  or rotting away, next to a chill, bottomless, crystal pool of water salted by tears.  The Grieving Tree can somehow transmute grief, confusion, and fear into acceptance, clarity, and certainty. Then the healing process begins.

To read the story behind “The Grieving Tree”, please visit the blog. https://www.owlsflight.com/?page_id=218

11″ x 14″ acrylic on canvas

2016