121 Year Old Canmore Fir Tree tree ring art 50 original hand rubbed prints

50 original hand rubbed prints were made from this tree

Made from imprints of the happiest yellow flowers that grow in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

I've known this tree for years and I still remember enjoying its shade

I slowly and methodically used my hands to rub the top of the stump to expose the relief of the tree rings and the character hidden within

I want to honor and showcase how simple and naturally beautiful the world can be

121 Year Old Canmore Fir Tree tree ring art 50 original hand rubbed printsFor 121 years this Fir Tree grew along the Bow River in Canmore, Alberta. This tree was one I knew well as it was my landmark to start and finish my run along the river trail loop as it grew with a substantial lean toward the water and was easily recognizable. In the summer of 2023 this beautiful Fir was felled. I knew I wanted to memorialize my running tree and brought this lovely piece home with me. I still use its stump as my landmark and remember