Generous

Look at this poor tree, giving up a chunk of its bark! Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 16 layers

Rusted

Seattle Arboretum tree, given a linocut treatment with textured layers. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 16 layers

Burned In

Eastern Washington inspiration, reminiscent of wood-burning kits I had as a kid. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 18 layers

Verdigris

Evergreens in eastern Washington have a different majesty about them. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 17 layers

Dry

Horizon study, in what appears to be a late summer period. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 25 layers

Enduring

An abstracted horizon study of BC evergreens. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 20 layers

Thriving

Lichen this healthy means good air quality, as well as a fascinating texture. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 19 layers

Protective

The soothing texture of birch bark. Digital collage © 2010 Liz Ruest, 23 layers