I just returned from an artist residency in Apulia on the Ionian Sea- theme was EARTH PATH. I laid my hands on a 2000year old olive tree and I heard its gratitude for our visit. I hugged trees as they spoke to me and laid in a Neanderthal grotto feeling the earth below me vibrant and pulsing with life. I cried- GRACE my website kohlene.com
Your post reminded me of John Muir's writings in the book, "The Wisdom of John Muir". I love to read what this mountaineer wrote concerning the trees he lived amongst and admired. A quote of his that I really love is, "Between every two pines is a doorway into a new world." https://www.lisaannfranko.com/
Great article. Thank you. I’m a Plein air artist who loves trees and a member of the arboretum near Chicago. I work in oils, pastels, and watercolor. I am Russian descent and Russian orthodox and painted icons for 25 years. My work is on my Faso website. Arlenetilghman.com
I had to come back and make another comment after going back and reading the full article. This sentence, "The tree is looking, walking, and speaking" captured me because a number of years ago I created a painting with a grouping of trees. It became "Four Ladies" and when I told my reason for painting it... because I could see their gestures (the limbs) were of listening to one of them tell a story, and with the ladies laughing and talking. I have always talked to trees as well.
I really enjoyed this argument for seeing a relationship in what we often think of as objects in nature. People do this pretty well with their pets, so it’s time to move onto trees, and maybe even bushes and vines.
I too loves trees, but I don’t paint them realistically….abstract expressionist works, always with a focus on the dichotomy of our world - juxtaposing different elements to create a work where you can constantly discover new ‘Passages’ into the painting. Some of it is recognizable as ‘the thing’, but others are about the emotions evoked!
I am excited to interpret my surroundings through oil paint on canvas! The Sierra Nevada foothills are my favorite palette. Gratitude is what I wish my paintings to inspire.
You asked for it... a link to my art: www.marshasavage.com which is hosted by FASO. I am Marsha Hamby Savage and have been an artist for over 54 years.... a professional and in galleries for most of those. I loved the title of this article... "How a tree taught me to see" because I am considered the "tree lady" for all the artwork I do of trees (among other subjects). I love walking through trees, sitting in my yard and hearing the music of the trees. Painting trees is one of my most favorites.
I'm a classical realist painter of humans and wildlife. Currently I'm working on a collection of birds in watercolor for an upcoming show. https://susannahfisher.com
I love to paint simple things that hold so much meaning when you take the time to contemplate them. My latest painting was the front window of my grandparents house. Not the whole house. Just the window. 🥰
I just returned from an artist residency in Apulia on the Ionian Sea- theme was EARTH PATH. I laid my hands on a 2000year old olive tree and I heard its gratitude for our visit. I hugged trees as they spoke to me and laid in a Neanderthal grotto feeling the earth below me vibrant and pulsing with life. I cried- GRACE my website kohlene.com
I am in a grove now enjoying red cedars. Thanks for your story!
Beautiful story!
I love seeing and painting trees. They come in so many shapes and sizes.
Your post reminded me of John Muir's writings in the book, "The Wisdom of John Muir". I love to read what this mountaineer wrote concerning the trees he lived amongst and admired. A quote of his that I really love is, "Between every two pines is a doorway into a new world." https://www.lisaannfranko.com/
Thank you for the book recommendation. It sounds right up my alley.
Very true!
Great article. Thank you. I’m a Plein air artist who loves trees and a member of the arboretum near Chicago. I work in oils, pastels, and watercolor. I am Russian descent and Russian orthodox and painted icons for 25 years. My work is on my Faso website. Arlenetilghman.com
I am Russian as well. Came to the US in 2016.
You're welcome to use my photographs in your newsletters.
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They are mesmerising!
Thank you.
Thank you! I will.
I just visited your link... read a couple of the posts. Love what I was reading and what you capture in your photographs. My kind!
Thanks, Marsha!
I had to come back and make another comment after going back and reading the full article. This sentence, "The tree is looking, walking, and speaking" captured me because a number of years ago I created a painting with a grouping of trees. It became "Four Ladies" and when I told my reason for painting it... because I could see their gestures (the limbs) were of listening to one of them tell a story, and with the ladies laughing and talking. I have always talked to trees as well.
I have definitely seen trees gesture to me.
I used to climb up in the mimosa tree in my yard to read. Some of my books have toothmarks where I held them in my mouthas I climbed.
Fantastic. We should bring back climbing up trees to read real books. Leave the phone behind.
There was no cellphone in 1960.
I really enjoyed this argument for seeing a relationship in what we often think of as objects in nature. People do this pretty well with their pets, so it’s time to move onto trees, and maybe even bushes and vines.
I too loves trees, but I don’t paint them realistically….abstract expressionist works, always with a focus on the dichotomy of our world - juxtaposing different elements to create a work where you can constantly discover new ‘Passages’ into the painting. Some of it is recognizable as ‘the thing’, but others are about the emotions evoked!
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I am excited to interpret my surroundings through oil paint on canvas! The Sierra Nevada foothills are my favorite palette. Gratitude is what I wish my paintings to inspire.
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You asked for it... a link to my art: www.marshasavage.com which is hosted by FASO. I am Marsha Hamby Savage and have been an artist for over 54 years.... a professional and in galleries for most of those. I loved the title of this article... "How a tree taught me to see" because I am considered the "tree lady" for all the artwork I do of trees (among other subjects). I love walking through trees, sitting in my yard and hearing the music of the trees. Painting trees is one of my most favorites.
Your trees are alive!
Oh definitely! Thank you.
I do jewel toned landscapes with spiritual themes. Based in Rhode Island.
Website: tarashoemakerart.com
Instagram: tarashoe.maker
I paint both oils and watercolours. I love travelling and have lived in India, the USA, France and am now in the UK.
https://www.instagram.com/artbygrace16
I'm a classical realist painter of humans and wildlife. Currently I'm working on a collection of birds in watercolor for an upcoming show. https://susannahfisher.com
This was a beautiful article! Thank you.
I love to paint simple things that hold so much meaning when you take the time to contemplate them. My latest painting was the front window of my grandparents house. Not the whole house. Just the window. 🥰
https://elizabethdoucetteart.ca/
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I’m primarily an abstract expressionist but also do abstracted landscapes…I live in Georgia and travel to Ireland often:
www.lilliemorrisfineart.com
www.instagram.com/lilliemorrisfineart