The Great Sentinel (original oil painting) Style:Oil on Canvas As we were admiring its

As we were admiring its beauty

I guess to my mind it represents any one of us who has struggled to break free from an undesirable situation only to await

and forms and was reminded in that moment to simply pause and observe

The plant gets its name from the coincidence of its blooming period with the Easter holiday

The Great Sentinel (original oil painting) Style:Oil on Canvas As we were admiring itsDescription: My mothers side of the family emigrated from Wales and homesteaded a farm in south central Minnesota in 1856. When my ancestors were clearing the land, they left this magnificent Burr Oak in the middle of the field; likely used for stump removal because it was the largest in the area. Over time, we have come to view it as a symbol of steadfast resilience and strength during times of struggle. The tree has endured tornados, blizzards,