Continuing my obsession with trees here are a couple of recent sketches from my sketchbook. Two views of the same spot in our yard, trying to capture that kaleidoscope feeling of the light filtering through the leaves. Neither one of these satisfies what I was after but I'll keep trying. I can't let go of this idea of painting trees just yet.
So my posting of sketches is a day late only because every time I turned on my computer yesterday another thundershower popped up and off went my computer again. By the time things had settled down last night I was engrossed in reading about
trees, more feeding of my obsession.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden,
but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.
-Minnie Aumonier
Ann your trees are lovely I had to give my self a break from trees but I am starting to plan another angle of attack and try again
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And your color palette is very interesting. Storms aplenty here too. I look forward to more trees!
ReplyDeletereally like the shadows in the second one, very moody looking even tho thats not the look you were going for :)
ReplyDeletedone with marker?
I particularly like the 2nd painting... and love the quote. I'm finding out that I need a lot more practice on trees, foliage and all kinds of greenery - tricky stuff!
ReplyDeleteTrees have always been tricky for me. I would be very happy if I could get this wonderful effect that you achieved with both the works! Looks very poetic to me with that gentle light seeping through all over.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely paintings. I like the summeriness of the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteBoth images are truly beautiful, Ann. I love the hints of distant trees, the misty trunks...The spring colors are gorgeous. I so wish I could do what you do with paint!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are fantastic Ann! And they are so easily identifiable as they've got your signature all over.
ReplyDeleteI really like the strong contrasts on these, very vivid and vibrant
Oh yes, more trees, we love them! I love the vibrant palette you used here too. Can I just move in with you and you can mentor me on how to paint trees since you do it so well? I'll help pay for food. :)
ReplyDeleteYour greens are magnificent. Really nice sketches!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, it does look like marker on that second one but it's really just my overworked watercolor!
Krista, come on down!
Better yet, let me know next time you're visiting "up north". My in-laws are only about two hours north of your folks. Maybe we can meet halfway sometime!
ReplyDeleteThe colours of these are superb. So strong and vibrant. UndenIable. Especially the second painting. That shadow is so vivd. Delicious.
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