“Leaves After Miró” banner in the summer. Created by Steven Durland. 48″x66″, part of the Woodland Banners permanent installation.

“Leaves After Cezanne” banner in the summer. Created by Steven Durland. 48″x66″, part of the Woodland Banners permanent installation.

“Scratched Leaf” banner in the summer. Created by Steven Durland. 48″x66″, part of the Woodland Banners permanent installation. I like the way the shadows combine with the scratches and textures of the leaf it self to create something more akin to an abstract...

“White Flowers” banner in the summer. Created by Steven Durland. 45″x72″, part of the Woodland Banners permanent installation. Folks always ask me what kind of flowers these are. I have no idea. These were very tiny blossoms on a weed growing in a ditch along the gravel road where I walk the dogs. If you recognize them, let me...

“Persian Shield” banner in the summer. Created by Steven Durland. 48″x66″, part of the Woodland Banners permanent installation. Persian Shield is a shrub-like plant that tolerates shade well so it’s something we can plant in our very shady yard. It produces these iridescent purple and green leaves. Unfortunately, most folks assume it’s just a regular leaf that I’ve manipulated in Photoshop. Not...