Harvest

"Harvest" is a vibrant watercolor on paper that celebrates the peak of the growing season in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. This piece was featured as the cover illustration for the Oxbow Newsletter by the Louisville Foundation at Old Crossing. The composition centers on a dark, woven basket overflowing with an assortment of heirloom tomatoes in deep reds, bright yellows, and greens. Behind the basket, the garden feels lush and alive. To the left, bright red peppers hang heavily from leafy vines. To the right, large, ribbed pumpkins sit nestled among broad, textured green leaves. The watercolor medium allows for soft, dappled light and a rich variety of green tones, capturing the natural organized chaos of a healthy garden. The grounding of the scene on dark mulch or soil contrasts with the bright harvest, drawing the eye to the rich colors of the vegetables.