This unique original drawing has always been one of my favorites.  It always makes me happy.  I am not sure what the miscommunication has been between this fellow and the tree, but I definitely feel as though I have been in his shoes too many times before.  This inspired original drawing is sure to bring thoughtful smiles to any home or work space.  It features rich, velvety color; warm Spring light, and an intriguing, well-balanced composition.

I rarely have time to create these detailed colored pencil pieces any longer.  They are VERY labor intensive.  To get colors that deep, I have to layer pencil for many many hours.  Often for days.  My hands cramp so bad I wake up aching.  It is worth it when I see the results, though.  The level of detail that I can capture with pencils is unparalleled.  No other media can do what pencils can.  This is a luminous, emotional drawing and I really hope that it finds a home with someone who shares my believe that we are all in this together - trees, people, animals, etc.

(How Expectations might look framed in a standard-sized 11" x 14" frame.)

Expectations was created on an acid-free mat board.  You will want to protect your investment by framing this piece.  You can save a bit on framing if you choose a ready-made frame at your favorite home store and bring the art and frame together to a custom-framer who can mat the art to fit the frame.  But if you go this route, I highly recommend that you replace the plain glass with what framers call "museum glass".  That will screen out harmful UV rays.  These colored pencil pieces are EXTREMELY light-sensitive and will quickly fade if exposed to direct light.

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