Lemon Branch Painting Frame:Dark ash A fine dusting of snowflakes

A fine dusting of snowflakes settles over its head and along the russet line of its back

The cobalt-and-gold plumage strikes a lively chord against white walls

where its muted tones reward a pared-back

foaming turquoise surf curls around scattered dark boulders and washes over a long stretch of pale beach

A single butterfly opens its wings across a pale

Lemon Branch Painting Frame:Dark ash A fine dusting of snowflakesA laden lemon tree rises against a moody teal and midnight blue background, its branches heavy with golden fruit nestled among thick, textured foliage. Painted in expressive impasto strokes, the leaves swirl in greens and yellow greens while the lemons glow like small lanterns scattered through the canopy. The sturdy trunk anchors the composition, and loose dabs of warm light flicker near the base, suggesting fallen fruit on shadowed ground. The