While trail running through the Anacortes Community Forest Land I was struck by the beauty of the beaver pond pictured above. The verticals of the trees and their continuing reflection deep into the lake created architecture for the scattered lilies, reminding me of written music. Trees not only provide structure for the landscape, they have also been the framing for my history, place-keepers where time was spent, hearts were full, or milestones experienced. I am working now on a series of tree portraits in woodblock to honor the witness they have held for meaningful transitions, people, and events in my life. The first completed portrait is below.