This scene evokes memories of canoe trips in the Canadian wilds for me, as we worked our way from one forest setting to another, with merely a lake or river in the way. In fact, it’s the scene I’m lucky enough to see from a window at home. I used three textures here: a rich, warm brown for the branches, an icy blue for the lake, and deep evergreen for the trees in the distance.

Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 23 layers
Part of the 2010: Growth series

History

Exhibited at Sightline, Seattle, 2010
Signed canvas print: Private collection