It was a quiet calling that lead me to this painting, not the riot of colorful misshapen villages i am getting so used to. I felt rather at peace painting it as well! The color palette appealed to me too and i took a wee bit of liberty with the blues and used deep purples for all the shadow areas and the darks. I still have some village paintings resting against the wall waiting for some attention and a young lady's portrait which is only half done. I'll have to wait until the direction for her is clearer. She is wanting me to take my time. In the meantime it will be fun to do a few more of the trees. I can see now why people paint them so often. The vertical dominance appeals to me as if reaching for the stars or heaven. A place i might like to visit and stay a while.
Great title for this peaceful painting. I've always wanted to paint birches, but never have. Yours are absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christiane. The title came to me actually as i was uploading the image to the blog. It just seemed so serene and i am starting a couple more. It was fun to paint! Give them a go Christiane. I think you would do a lovely job with them.
DeleteGorgeous work, Ross.
ReplyDeleteTrees always remind me of old fashioned courtiers bowing to each other. There is a regal feeling to them - which you've captured well xx
Hi Pat. Always so nice to see you drop by. I appreciate your description of trees. They are rather appealing i think. I really enjoyed painting these and have number two planned. Perhaps three! Cheers!
DeleteRoss, this is just stunning. wow. will be watching to see what happens next. And I agree, the title is absolutely perfect.
ReplyDeleteHi Gena. Thank you for dropping in! I so enjoy seeing the daily paintings you are doing. It inspires me and i shall have to do number two now so you can "see what happens next!".
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One of the best birches I have ever seen Ross, the title says everything about this lovely piece!
ReplyDeletePadmaja i always appreciate your encouragement. I am honoured you think they are the best birches ever! They felt good when done. So much so i am onto the next one!
DeleteBeautiful Ross, it is a very peaceful piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Memory. I appreciate your comment and your visit. Thanks too for the contest of your very beautiful print. I was most pleased to hear i had won! Cannot wait to see it.
DeleteRoss, been a while so just caught up on you... Congrats on your Splash acceptance. Wow! that's something to be proud of .
ReplyDeleteyour latest is bursting with color... and your paint brush arrival made me laugh. Since being home healing from surgery I've done some online shopping .. love waiting for those packages.. ( all art supplies) of course..
hugs, BJ
Thanks Barbara. I like that. "Bursting with Color". Smile! I do love to use color. My new brushes are helping for sure. Think I will have to order some more but different. it is so much fun waiting for the mailman. Thanks for dropping by Barbara. It is always a pleasure to see you here.
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