My intent of this painting is of dreaming of a dead tree remains similar to seeing a dead tree in real life—that is, it’s an omen of major change, but one that conveys the ultimate lifegiving power of trees, and the cycle of life that something good, nourished, and rewarding will come in the place of what was lost.

The roots are represented by my interpretation of capillaries are delicate blood vessels that deliver blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body. They work in different ways to keep the tree alive  functioning.  Many living things have a purpose even though their appearance is unpleasant or downright shocking.