For years as a student at the University of Washington (and believe me it felt like centuries) I would walk through the Quad area on my way to class. It was like a stress free zone...the beautiful cherry trees with arms stretched would welcome anyone looking for some peace and quiet.
In April they put on an amazing show, their blossoms decorating the area...turning the Quad into a pinkish wonderland.
The painting will hopefully capture that feeling of springtime excitement...only temperary, but so dramatic. Soon the leaves will take over the trees, the blossoms will be sent to the ground, and their pink carpet will be swept away by the wind and the gardeners.
