THE ART OF TREES

Local artist Jerri Lisk's "50 Series"

Living in the City of Trees, maybe I take trees for granted. That's the first thought that crossed my mind as I raced into Lisk Gallery to get a look at Jerri Lisk's "50 Series #5." That was the last thing I did quickly. As my attention was captured by Lisk's newest installment, I took a deep breath-maybe breathing in all that good oxygen that trees give off-and then, all I could think was that I do take trees for granted.

Lisk is a local artist who shows that artists can make a name for themselves while still living where they want. She is one of those artists that delightfully nurtures the urban artscape of the Treasure …