Victoria Chapman

Being Peace

watercolors, gouache, ink, gel pen, and iridescent medium on watercolor paper

9″ x 9″

2022

Victoria Chapman

Fragility

Inspired by: Joyce Tenneson, Fork Shaped Tree

watercolor

6″ x 8” (unframed), 9.5″ x 11” (framed)

2025

$280

I was initially moved by the description of Tenneson’s spiritual connection with trees. I, too, feel a deep connection with trees and nature. I love the way the silhouettes of trees appear in the faint blue light of the very earliest hours. I chose an eastern white pine as the centerpiece, which is the tallest species of tree in Massachusetts. I reflected on how despite its height, the white pine can also be susceptible to falling without stable ground and roots of surrounding trees to hold it up. Fragile—like our own lives and society without proper support from each other.

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Victoria Chapman

Flaco Over the Rainbow Bridge

watercolor markers and felt-tipped pen

11″ x 14″

2024

This past year, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco made headlines and captured the hearts of people in New York City and around the world. Flaco escaped from the Central Park Zoo and lived successfully for about a year in the wilds of the city. Unfortunately, Flaco passed away in February of 2024. This piece is dedicated to the lively owl whose colorful personality brought joy to our lives. Created with watercolor markers and felt-tipped pen, I wanted to show Flaco in an array of colors to express how he made people feel—joyful and full of hope.

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