Lichen this healthy means good air quality, as well as a fascinating texture. I created a texture for the bark color from a composite of fallen needles, pebbles, and pinecones, and contrasted that with the lichen layer, created with light greens from textured leaves and grasses, all very alive.

Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 19 layers
Part of the 2010: Growth series

History

Exhibited at Sightline, Seattle, 2010, and at my first Flying House Sale
Signed canvas print: private collection