Backlit Tree

[JStarr]

So, I saw and saved this scene somewhere along the way by doing a quick sketchy thing at the time; I think the original I saw was a painting- I don't really recall. It had to have been a few five or so years ago- pre-CoVID, likely. It's a landscape and so it languished in a pile of old references I stashed away when out in the barn shed and then found when Dear Husband pulled things out of the small oak supply chest my brother made me a few decades ago but which has not liked traveling the world; Dear Husband took everything out and refinished, -furbished and -fined it for my Christmas gift (Good thing I'd gotten him a new planer!). So, since I knew I'd not be able to actually do much work in the studio, I sketched this out on some UArt and mounted it to the easel and let it sit, working on it for very short periods (like 5 minutes at a time) over the holidays and finished it today. Still have one guest left, but I have hope he leaves this week.

 

[Donna T]

You made those leaves glow, Julie! That’s such a beautiful light effect and also a great sense of distance. The bright barn roof really adds to the sunlit look. Lucky you to have that supply chest refinished!

 

[Jo Castillo]

The leaves do glow. Very pretty and the distance with the barn roof light is great.

 

[snoball]

Lovely painting! Gives you that “I’ve been there before “ feeling.

 

[Artyczar]

Wonderful work! I love the style of this piece very much.

 

[JStarr]

Thanks Ayin, Sno, Jo, and Donna. The tree's still a bit more tortured than I care for, but I think that's because it was....

 

[Triduana]

I really like the light through those golden leaves!

 

[Enyaw]

the putter glow of the tree is nicely done

 

[JStarr]

Thank you, Kay, and thank you, Wayne

 

[MurrayG]

So bright, nice.

 

[JStarr]

Thanks, Murray. A bit stilted yet, but coming along. This'll be one I keep trying, I think.

 

[MurrayG]

Hi J. Yes, it's a keeper. I am beginning to see... If you keep coming back to it or something holds you, keep it until you understand the "calling". The universe, god, mind , whatever gets to you is talking. Listen. Wait.