I liked how this tree shows the changing of the seasons, with its still-bare old branches, its dangling gum balls and the tender green of new growth at its base. I liked how the trunk is swaddled in ivy. So much going on---splots, swaths, arcs, curves, dashes and dots.
Ink and watercolor. Please scroll down to see the whole image.
It took me a while to get in the flow of trees, but I got there. You can see all 31 trees, from oldest to newest, in the 2006 Trees Photo Album at left. Saturday I start a new topic. See you then.
Thank you so much, everyone, for such nice comments. I had fun making this drawing. Donna, welcome. I appreciate your checking out my blog and am very happy you like my work. Maggie, I subscribed to A Latte a Day, too;D.
Posted by: Laura | April 02, 2006 at 10:02 AM
Laura,
I love your drawings and artwork. I found your site via Marlys.
I will come back and visit.
Posted by: Donna aka Blog Queen | April 02, 2006 at 01:34 AM
What can I say? You capture the essence of every tree and bush you illustrate! so much life and energy in this!
P.S. I finally signed up for Blog Lines and have subscribed to your blog so I won't miss a thing! I too now have an atom feed on my website. Thank you Laura!
Posted by: Maggie | March 31, 2006 at 10:11 PM
Yes, this is a great ending to a wonderful month of trees! It looks all green and alive and ready to burst forth. Beautiful!
Posted by: Linda | March 31, 2006 at 05:35 PM
I agree with Zephyr. This is the fireworks at the end of the show! Beautiful lines and the hint of color. Great job L. Congratulations.
Posted by: Amanda | March 31, 2006 at 12:19 PM
You saved the best until last :)
Glorious!
E
Posted by: Elaine | March 31, 2006 at 11:06 AM