Artist: Sean Huntington, Bradford, PA

Sponsor: Olean Historical & Preservation Society

In the Artists words: Sean felt the use of colors would be striking and has been intrigued with the Poplar tree for many years, having painted over 40 paintings of the variety.

Bio: Sean Huntington is a watercolor artist whose inspiration comes from the beautiful Allegheny Mountains that surround him.

Original Location: Bartlett House, 302 Laurens Street, Olean. One of three squirrels that have since retired and relocated from Olean.

Essay: The Blue Poplar, By: Kyle Feneran — The Blue Poplar, designed by the artist Sean Huntington is my favorite. It takes me back to when I was walking in the woods on a cold night. I felt the cold air blowing on me, and I heard deer rustling around me. I love walking in the woods and the Blue Poplar reminds me of walking in the woods.