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Photo credit Julia Duke.
My Happy Little Trees and Leaves series is meant to be whimsical and colorful. Exploring colors, texture and line. I’m focusing on the interplay of “positive” and “negative” space as I reflect on my own positive and negative growth experiences from the past few years. I’m using this trees as a form of art therapy to explore living more simply while celebrating nature. I want the viewer to feel happy and playful when they look at this series of work. I want them to be in the moment and feel joy. Life is short and meant to be celebrated. The title is a small tribute to Bob Ross and his own Happy Little Trees that he would add to his painted landscapes. I thought his paintings were magical when I was a little girl.
I Like Big Leaves by MaryLea Harris, photo credit: Julia Duke.