"Through the Trees", oil on canvas painted a few years ago.
It depicts the wandering branch growth pattern that I love in the live oaks (Quercus virginiana) of Texas. These oak branches were on the Brackenridge Field Laboratory in Austin, TX, where I did a field ecology class. I just love the look of light coming through tree branches and leaves. And the different patterns different species make in the sky. Not sure if it's the botanist in me, or the artist. Using both cerebrum hemispheres equally I think, took a test once on that in middle school.
This is the first painting my mother wanted to steal. But I held it tight. It's something special to me. I plan to do many more with different trees. Seattle, WA has some very lovely trees! Or if you're a true-cast plant person, SEXY trees. Those vine maples are FLIR-ty...
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