"Mount Wilson Trail" ©

A few weeks before the devastating Sierra Madre Fire I hiked the Mount Wilson Trail. Today it hit me that the trail was probably caught in the middle of the fire and now just a path through a charred mountainside. This lovely tree is one that anyone hiking the trail has to pass. While I painted her I was hoping that just maybe she was spared. I'll have to go back and see.

Oil on Linen, 12" X 16"
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"Wistaria Of Sierra Madre" ©

114 years old, seems to be young for the famous Wistaria vine, that knows no bounds. Next Sunday I'll be participating in the festival with my famous painter Mom and so today I decided to paint the actual vine in anticipation of a wonderful day. (The Sierra Madre spelling is Wistaria for all of you that know the spelling Wisteria. Who can argue with 114 years of tradition)

Oil on Linen, 11" X 14"