Spring Spores

5x7 inches. Inspired by the quiet beauty of the forest floor, this original watercolor and archival ink artwork captures the connection between growth above and below the surface. A detailed tree ring cross-section serves as the foundation, while mushrooms, grasses, and woodland plants emerge from its edge, illustrating the life that continues long after a tree’s years have been written into its rings.
Each ring marks a season of growth, challenge, and change, while the surrounding fungi symbolize renewal, decomposition, and the interconnected systems that sustain healthy forests. The piece is entirely hand-drawn and hand-painted using traditional materials, creating a rich, organic texture that cannot be replicated by digital processes.