I happen to have a wonderful studio in San Anselmo that I love. One of its features are two windows which overlooks the most beautiful sweet gum tree. Besides providing shade, it is enchanting during all seasons bringing a serenity to the studio. I've used this tree in a variety of ways as subjects for my paintings. Here's the most recent rendition-it's 36" x 24," oil on canvas, and semi-abstract. I've titled it "Orange new day." One day I was working on this piece and I happened to be wearing an orange jacket that was accidental, but who knows, maybe the painting had worked it's way into my wardrobe.