Boy Climbing Tree: this is my adorable 6 year old grandson!

What fascinated me in this picture were the contrasts I saw as I worked on this piece: the tree, so immense, old, strong. The boy is small, young, and learning all about life. As gorgeous as the tree is, the little boy whom I love is what catches my eye, his excitement about climbing the tree, the joy in his heart, the feelings he might be feeling as he goes up and up...