Krummholz (5"x5") by Kristen Ross

Krummholz (from the german krumm, "crooked" and holz, "wood") is a type of stunted, deformed vegetation found in subalpine regions, typically near the tree line. In this piece, artist Kristen Ross portrays the calm, quiet place she finds inside herself in times of stress.

Kristen Ross is a contemporary landscape painter based in Boulder, Colorado. She paints the places she loves to explore, celebrating the complexities of the West's wild spaces with vivid colors and intricate detail.

Giclée print on archival hot press cotton paper.