Jeff Hinchee, Illustrator, San Francisco

Description

Two stylized, conical trees made of dark cut-paper stand on a surface casting shadows. The tree on the left has a more intricate, seemingly random pattern of cutouts, while the tree on the right features a geometric pattern of rectangles and circles. The light source is above and slightly in front of the trees, creating a gradient of shadows on the surface. The stark contrast between the dark paper and the light background makes this composition graphic and eye-catching. The cool light with blue tint enhances the shadows and emphasizes the shapes of the trees and their shadows.