My summers are spent in the Arizona High Country near Sedona. One of my favorite trips in my Jeep is the top of Schnebly Hill to photograph the vortex junipers. A vortex is the funnel shape created by the motion of spiraling energy. The vortexes in Sedona are swirling centers of subtle energy coming out from the surface of the earth. They characterize Sedona as a spiritual power center. Junipers respond to the energy of the vortex in a way that reveals the engery where it is the strongest. The brances twist in a spiral . The stronger the vortex the more pronounced the twist. When you get to the top of Schnebly Hill you can look down upon the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona. If you continue on the same road you will end up in the Forrest and Munds Park. I have painted several Vortex Junipers. This is my newest. I Have textured the canvas with a molding paste then painted on top of it.