Tessa Cotron is a visual artist whose work centers on the quiet power and intricate beauty of the natural world. Drawing from direct observation and personal experiences in the natural environment, each painting is a meditation on presence, memory, rootedness, and the delicate interdependence between all living things. The artist’s practice involves careful study of light, form, and texture, allowing the essence of the subject to emerge through a methodical painting process. Themes of growth, decay, resilience, and renewal recur throughout the work, offering viewers a space to reflect on their own place within the natural order. Cotron’s work invites contemplation and fosters a sense of intimacy with both the depicted subject and the broader landscape of life.