From the sun-drenched coast of St. Simons Island, Georgia.

This illustration is a portrait of a single, magnificent Southern Red Cedar that caught my eye. More than just depicting the tree, this piece is a direct study in light—how a bright, clear sun can describe every twist of a branch and lay its entire structure bare in the shadows below.

A quiet moment of observation on the Georgia coast.

Technical Details:

• Arteza graphite pencils
• 9×12 140lb cold press