'First Light in Franklin County'

Painted on a real maple leaf, 5x7 inches (framed)

As the sun peeks over the hills of Franklin County, soft golden light washes across the landscape—rolling pastures, quiet forests, and distant peaks coming alive with color. This piece captures that fleeting moment of stillness and warmth at the break of day. Painted on a preserved maple leaf, the natural canvas echoes the organic beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills and the rich Appalachian roots of this Virginia region. A tribute to homegrown mornings and the peaceful rhythm of rural life.