Chasing The
Champion Trees
Art Collection
Chasing the Champion Trees is an ongoing body of work by Plein Air artist Simone Stivi. Rooted in reverent direct observation, she captures the most storied Champion Trees in pen on paper.
The Artist
Simone Stivi is a Plein Air artist devoted to the spirit of California’s plants and trees.
Traveling solo through wild landscapes in her van, Frankie, she seeks out ancient beings that have stood for generations.
Her drawings are created in their presence.
An intentional practice rooted in reverence and a deep sensitivity to the natural world.
Her current body of work, Chasing the Champion Trees, honors California’s most extraordinary giants.
Each piece carries the spirit and quiet gravity of the being it was inspired by.
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![A person with brown hair and wearing a brown jacket is sitting on a tree stump, reading a book. They are outdoors in a park-like setting with large, leaning trees and clear blue sky. The scene is lit by warm, late-afternoon sunlight.]()
Plein-Air Artist
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![Four women standing on a rock ledge with green hills and a clear blue sky behind them; they appear to be on a hike or outdoor excursion.]()
Community Builder & Organizer
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![A person standing on rocks in a desert landscape, wearing a large sun hat, black clothing, and carrying a whiteboard, looking out at mountainous terrain under a blue sky with scattered clouds.]()
Hiker & Adventurer
