I might have mentioned this once or twice but what I find enlightening in painting on open land is that I am in the midst of so very many creatures ‘unseen’ -their continued presence entirely dependent on our land’s eco system.
This is a very old apple tree and has been the focus of many of my works throughout the years. It is host to numerous birds who nest in it and use it for cover in increment weather. The apples are also fodder for deer and yes, sometimes dogs :O. Needless to say, this little hill that it is perched on has been climbed many times by both four and two -legged critters.
July
oil on canvas
36x36in, 2010
available
OOOOOhhhh ! Actually came out of my mouth upon first glimpse of this painting ... Fabulous frivolity ! (is that even a word?! lol) It looks like the best place for a summer frolic.
ReplyDeleteOne can certainly imagine all the creatures camouflaged within its depths !
btw ... I quite like how your signature seems to play a game of hide and seek, moving from place to place on your paintings and often 'melting' within the work becoming a part of the painting ! very cool ! ...
Thanks again to my number 1 fan! I suppose it's a little obvious that my latest obsession is the open field and all wild things that it hosts...was just thinking that perhaps my younger years spent on my Grandparent's farm (ironically -or not-not too far from here) wandering the fields with the dogs might be a reason for the re-examination..the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree ....
ReplyDeleteMore proof of just how good 'apples' are for all of us !!
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