Sunday, March 4, 2012

Majestic Oak -sold



oil 10x8 inches
private collection Everett, Washington

A couple of Fridays ago I took off in my car and roamed around Claremont looking for a subject. I ended up at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens where I've walked and painted before. This tree must be really old because it's just enormous. I thought, "How do I convey the massiveness of this tree on a small canvas?" The trunk.
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  1. mary maxamMarch 4, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    You solved the issue of'how' just perfectly! I can feel the mass of this tree so well here.

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  2. carol morgan carmichaelMarch 5, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Beautiful job with a tough subject. Great mottled light in the leaves. Using the small strokes against the big strokes in the tree is great!

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  3. claire christinelMarch 5, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    I love this piece. The colour, value and temperature changes in the trunk and branches make it come alive.

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  4. Nora MacPhailMarch 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Sensational brush strokes. Very majestic painting. You did this tree proud!

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  5. Dewberry Fine ArtMarch 9, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Wonderful tree Karen. Wonderful value changes and color contrasts. Thanks to for sharing the location.

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