This is an original watercolor painting by Carolina artist Dorothy Shoemaker (1947-2008). NOT a print or reproduction, it is a one-of-a-kind original painting depicting a bit of nature:  a tree stump with lichen, surrounded by high grasses. View details to see the texture of bark, the varied transparencies of the paint, and nuances of line. Signed and dated “Dorothy Shoemaker © 82.”  

Matted and framed:  18 ¼” L x 14 ½” w..  Visible area: 10” x 8”. 

Shoemaker was a noted southern regional artist whose works were featured in various galleries in the eastern U.S.A. and are owned by various corporations (Wachovia, The Charlotte Observer, Florida Power and Light, First Union National Bank). Provenance: Duane and Edwina Hull Collection, purchased from the artist.