Pines Endure, 2014, bobbin lace, 14 x 20.5 in. / 35.56 x 52.07 cm. painting I walk through this area

I walk through this area at least once a week and have used its inspirational views for many of my paintings

Panamanian White-Faced Capuchin

oil on rice paper canvas

I created this piece in the midst of the pandemic

Sparkling Rose

Pines Endure, 2014, bobbin lace, 14 x 20.5 in. / 35.56 x 52.07 cm. painting I walk through this areaPines Endure, Laura Friesel, 2014, bobbin lace, 14 x 20. 5 in. 35. 56 x 52. 07 cm. In Japanese art, the evergreen pine is a symbol of endurance. "Pines Endure" features the traditional Japanese symbol for the pine tree, drawn at an angle as though blown in a storm. Milanese and Monition Duchesse lace stitches are used for the pines and white with metallic silver for the wind.