On the Branches of Time
Oh my!
A relative sent me a photograph of a watercolor I did January 1995.
I use to stare at the way the very thick main trunk leans over with its branches waving at the sky.
It was the first painting I did that year. There is another watercolor of the same tree that I probably did as a sketch before painting the one above. With no camera or cell phone in those days, I don't have a photograph of the tree. I painted it from sketches and looking out the window.
I feel inspired to start another sketchbook for plein air sketching.
Maywyn this is a gorgeous watercolor. I just love your art, friend. Isn't it strange how far we have come with cameras in our phone and so many different ways to capture images that help us when we paint? 1995 doesn't seem so long ago but it was - guess that is what happens when we grow older...time just keeps movin' on. :)!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented.
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteAlmost 30 years ago is mind boggling. It feels more like 60 years.
Hugs!
Thank you, Sandy
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, but I think a few years ago when I passed that place, the tree is gone.
This is a lovely watercolor and how nice that it your relative still has it and sent a photo for you to share with us. By the way, I just realized your name is Maywyn and hope it's OK with you if I refer to you by it in future comments. As you may know my name is Dorothy and Beatrice on our blog and I use both interchangeably.
ReplyDeleteBeatrice,
ReplyDeleteMay or Maywyn, use whatever name you are comfortable with.
I've tried to address you as Dorothy. Each time, as soon as I go to type, I forget the name. I will try by thinking ruby slippers. :)
May, I hope you share some sketches here from your new sketchbook.
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor is beautiful, Maywyn. The tree trunk looks strong, with character. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteBecki,
ReplyDeleteThe new sketchbook is on order.
There are a few outdoor places I plan to sketch once it arrives.
Have a fun week
Thank you, Lorrie
ReplyDeleteBig old trees are a favorite subject.
Have a wondeful week
Beautiful!! You put so much detail into this and, although not a trained painter, I was struck by the depth perception.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
ReplyDeleteIt is weird for me to be surprised by a painting I've done. I was really into branches back then.
Your watercolor is soooo pretty. Reminds me of winter with the bare trees.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
ReplyDeletePainting trees in winter is fun, takes a while, but worth it.
This is absolutely beautiful. Please do show more of your watercolor paintings-a new sketchbook will be wonderful to look at.
ReplyDeleteDebra,
ReplyDeleteThe new sketchbook is perfect for my lifestyle 2024 makeover. Now there's an excuse to get outdoors more as well as engage my attention on other things besides taking photographs of what I see. Brain exercise.
I have a hard time with realistic tree trunks. That's lovely.
ReplyDeleteAn awesome watercolor. Janice
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
ReplyDeleteSlow is the key to getting bare branches and tree trunks just so.
Thank you, Janice
ReplyDeleteI have another old tree in mind to paint.
A beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you, Janice
ReplyDeleteI will do more.