A bold and expressive work by Donald Baechler, *Tree* combines acrylic paint with fabric collage on canvas to create a playful yet contemplative image rooted in the artist's signature folk-influenced aesthetic. Baechler's characteristic use of simplified, child-like forms gives the tree a raw, immediate presence, while the layered textile elements add tactile depth and visual complexity. The interplay between painted and collaged surfaces reflects Baechler's ongoing exploration of everyday imagery and the boundaries between fine art and vernacular culture.