The Story Behind the Tree Paintings
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When I was a young man, we would go to camp on Sundays. I would shinny up a 30’ pine tree and climb up into the branches, looking out over my yard kingdom. In the spring, we would swing birches, in the fall we would climb apple trees to get at the choicest fruit. Building tree houses was a summer passion. I never thought about the danger and will never forget how it felt to be up above the rest. This is my passion for trees and the basis for my tree series. I wanted to express the feeling of climbing high up into the tree, the inviting branches waiting for that tree house or just hanging out above it all. My watercolor paintings are made in sections. I call them composite paintings and see them as both sculpture and painting. I hope when you see the work, you will remember your own experiences with your trees.
If you have a favorite tree, tell me your story, and let me paint one for you. Price will vary depending on size, number of pieces and type of tree.
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