Gallery – We Are Trees

We Are Trees
18″ x 24″
Acrylic Painting
$350

“We Are Trees” is an original acrylic painting by Marlene Dillon. A bold and colorful celebration of beautiful bodies in all their forms.

This piece is rooted in a message of self-love and self-acceptance, encouraging the viewer to appreciate the diverse shapes of human bodies as we do trees.

“Trees don’t cease to be beautiful because it’s form is different from another.
We can learn much from nature about embracing our uniqueness.”
— Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist


Inspiration behind this painting

The painting, “We Are Trees,” is very special to me for a few reasons. I created it outdoors, by water, utilizing free artistic expression to heal myself one stroke at a time. I tell the full story in a series of short videos (see below), and you get to view the painting up close while I talk. The final video has a special treat at the end.


See it come alive under black light!


See the details up close!

I did something new on my Share & Let’s Live! podcast. If you’re unfamiliar, I share stories—my authentic life experiences on my self-acceptance and self-empowerment journey. This painting, “We Are Trees” was a healing moment for me, that I talked about on my podcast in a 3-part vlog called Painting My Way Out of Depression. As I share the story of how I healed myself while creating this painting, I am showcasing the details in these brief 3-minute videos. See for yourself.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3