Drawing in conté crayon, charcoal, ink, graphite, lithographic pencil, and vinylic emulsion on rag paper,

22 x 15 inches (55.88 x 38.10 cm)

This drawing — part of series inspired by the landscape of Deer Isle ME — depicts a twisted and weathered driftwood treestump washed up on the shore of Barred Island off Goose Cove. The island gets its name from the sandbar that connects it to the mainland at low tide. This is a frequent destination for me, which can be reached either by a pleasant hike through the woods of Stinson Point or by kayak.

The winter storms along the coast of downeast Maine are fierce. The strong winds often uproot trees — especially those near the water with shallow roots due to the impenetrable shelves of granite beneath them. This particular remnant features two parallel trunks joined together at the base and a tangle of interlocking roots and branches.