This painting reveals a curious dino emerging from the vibrant foliage of a mango tree, which is directly inspired by our real mango tree that towers above our family gatherings at my vacation home in Guatemala. A stream has overflowed its banks, yet the creature remains unfazed by the changing landscape. A common occurrence in our home town, the streets outside the house flood and become roaring rivers, but residents have adapted incredibly well and go about their daily routines as if everything is normal.

“The Mango Tree” also features a sparkly masking effect, giving the dinosaur and the water a glossy, glittering appearance when light is shined on, while the surrounding environment is coated with a matte finish.