{"product_id":"break-in-the-trees","title":"Break in the Trees","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium: \u003c\/strong\u003eAcrylic on canvas panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8X10 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eValles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eFramed by dark, towering trees, a quiet opening in the landscape reveals a band of glowing light—an unexpected clearing tucked within the vastness of Valles Caldera. The contrast between shadow and illumination draws the eye inward, guiding it through layers of forest toward a sunlit meadow beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"911\"\u003ePainted on a hike during my residency at Valles Caldera National Preserve, this piece captures the feeling of discovery—the kind that happens not at a destination, but in the in-between moments along the trail. The brushwork is intuitive and responsive, echoing the movement of walking, pausing, and noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eRich, earthy tones anchor the foreground while touches of gold and green pull the composition forward, suggesting both distance and depth. This painting reflects the rhythm of the land itself: quiet, expansive, and full of subtle transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildscape Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43403840323674,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1964\/6298\/files\/Breakinthetrees.jpg?v=1779418349","url":"https:\/\/www.wildscapeartist.com\/products\/break-in-the-trees","provider":"Wildscape Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}