a momentary exchange of air
Gouache on black paper (Somerset, Canson or Rives BFK)
ongoing series 2020- 2025
![Apios americana
Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches
Jefferson, ME 2024
[private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/55f91bc2-09dd-47ce-87e3-cc498df40cc9/apios+americana+j.e.+paterak.jpeg)
Apios americana Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches Jefferson, ME 2024 [private collection]

Teasel Gouache on Somerset black, 30 x22 Canterbury, NH 2021 Available

2024 Kent Island (Three Islands, Grand Manan, NB Canada Available

Aldus Incana, Speckled Alder, Kent Island, July 2024 Gouache on Fabriano black paper, 12 x 9 inches (unframed size) Available

Spergularia species, 2024, Gouache on Fabriano black paper, 12 x 9 inches (unframed size). Available at Corey Daniels Gallery

Vaccinium oxycoccos, Bog Cranberry, Kent Island, July 2024 Gouache on Fabriano black paper, 12 x 9 inches (unframed size). Available

Canterbury Gooseberries, Gouache on black paper,22" x 22" Canterbury NH, 2022 Available

Rubus flagellaris, Dewberry, Kent Island, July 2024 Gouache on Somerset black paper, 20 x 15 inches (unframed size) Available
![Picea glauca, 24,
Gouache on Somerset black paper, 30 x 22
Kent Island, NB,July 20
[private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/00a1af05-7d57-49b5-88a1-2fb4e6c89b61/white+spruce+jepaterak+2024.jpeg)
Picea glauca, 24, Gouache on Somerset black paper, 30 x 22 Kent Island, NB,July 20 [private collection]
![Maianthemum racemosum, Twisted Stalk
Gouache on BFK Rives, 30 x 22 inches
Kent Island, NB, Canada 2024
framed in maple with museum glass
{private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/38a5a4e7-b943-439e-a790-4d6ed7ba3a3e/Twisted+stalk+kent+island+je+paterak.jpeg)
Maianthemum racemosum, Twisted Stalk Gouache on BFK Rives, 30 x 22 inches Kent Island, NB, Canada 2024 framed in maple with museum glass {private collection]

Kalmia angustifolia, Sheep Laurel, Kent Island, July 2024 Gouache on Somerset black paper, 30 x 17 inches (unframed size)
![Cornus Canadensis, Buncherry, Kent Island July 2024
Gouache on Somerset black paper, 22 x 15 inches
[private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/393f0524-0fd1-445d-90c0-f089ac09e3f4/Cornus+c+jepaterak+2024.jpeg)
Cornus Canadensis, Buncherry, Kent Island July 2024 Gouache on Somerset black paper, 22 x 15 inches [private collection]
![Utricularia radiata ‘Enlightening the depths’
Gouache on Rives BFK, paper size 30” x 22”
Jefferson Maine 2019
[private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/51251612-97a8-419f-b41c-58ec90333b27/bladderwort+at+jepaterak.jpeg)
Utricularia radiata ‘Enlightening the depths’ Gouache on Rives BFK, paper size 30” x 22” Jefferson Maine 2019 [private collection]
![Pilosella aurantiaca
Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches
Monson Maine, 2020
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/c2b8b76d-cfa6-4bf1-b7a4-7c522224ca89/Hawkweed%2C+je.paterak.jpg)
Pilosella aurantiaca Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches Monson Maine, 2020 [Private collection]
![Aesclepias tuberosa
Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches
Canteburry NH 2021
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/630ca422-8894-461b-8f2d-48826c047fc4/aesclepias+tuberosa%2C+j.e.+paterak.jpeg)
Aesclepias tuberosa Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches Canteburry NH 2021 [Private collection]
![Quercus species -‘Oak Sapling in Quiescence’
Gouache on Rives Black BFK paper,
Stoneham, Maine, 2022
[Available framed at Corey Daniel's Gallery]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/88336257-f755-4686-9878-73eb0ebda5c8/IMG_1359.jpeg)
Quercus species -‘Oak Sapling in Quiescence’ Gouache on Rives Black BFK paper, Stoneham, Maine, 2022 [Available framed at Corey Daniel's Gallery]

Monarda fistulosa Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches Portland, ME, 2023 framed in brazilian cherry, 25 x 34 inches Available at Corey Daniels Gallery
![Bracken Fern
Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches
Cantebury NH 2022
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/156c2c52-91b1-4efc-86a8-365001ff5dbd/bracken+fern%2C+painted+by+j.e.+paterak.jpg)
Bracken Fern Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches Cantebury NH 2022 [Private collection]
![pineapple weed, 9" x 12"
[Available]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/8586fedc-d1ca-4e92-9e9d-ecdd28b70a1c/chammomile.jpeg)
pineapple weed, 9" x 12" [Available]
![Arisaema triphyllum
Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches
Jefferson Maine, 2021
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/047cb22f-5061-49c0-8d19-5ae607613640/jack+by+jeanne+aka+j.e.paterak.jpeg)
Arisaema triphyllum Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches Jefferson Maine, 2021 [Private collection]
![Hemlock tree sapling with pincushion moss
Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches
Monson Maine, 2020
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/e50f6af6-7037-44b6-86bc-9e4ffe6f09d8/fir+2.jpeg)
Hemlock tree sapling with pincushion moss Gouache on black paper, 22 x 30 inches Monson Maine, 2020 [Private collection]
![Sorel, Oxalis Stricta
Gouache on black paper, 11.5 x 14.5 inches
Monson Maine, 2020
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/1716402398977-K079KPUMJUFWZ1OBYX35/Sorrel%2Bby%2Bj.e.%2Bpaterak.jpg)
Sorel, Oxalis Stricta Gouache on black paper, 11.5 x 14.5 inches Monson Maine, 2020 [Private collection]
![Originally on view at Corey Daniels Gallery
[private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/1701371115178-8Y6G2XX10LLOQ5UCIYOF/3%2Bin%2Bsitu%2B%2540cdg.jpg)
Originally on view at Corey Daniels Gallery [private collection]
![Medeola virginiana
Gouache on black paper,
Monson Maine, 2020
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/1716402545217-1QW37914Y2D37MJFW3LF/cucumber%2Broot%2Bby%2Bj.e.%2Bpaterak.jpg)
Medeola virginiana Gouache on black paper, Monson Maine, 2020 [Private collection]
![Plantago major, September 2020, 22 x 30 inches unframed, Gouache on black paper
[Private collection]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63febfa5fd19e73324ae18fb/9d4ebe61-b098-4120-a980-54287f662e59/Planago+major+2020.jpeg)
Plantago major, September 2020, 22 x 30 inches unframed, Gouache on black paper [Private collection]
