I did a piece similar to this back in November. (If you are curious, checkout “Quaking Aspen” in Private Collections on my website.)
There is something about this motif that I am drawn to, so I decided to reinterpret the scene again emphasizing the beautiful golden display and the movement in the grasses up front.
I am drawn to trees especially as I learn more about them. So what’s so special about aspens?
A lovely article from the University of Guelph, by Rachel Irwin provides a great summary of their good qualities.
Above all they are resilient; they are survivors. They are a phoenix of the plant world. Because they grow from a common root stock, they will quickly regrow even after a disastrous fire. As the first on the scene, they earn the title of “nurse tree” providing shelter and support for other plants and animals.
So, here’s to the group in this picture which is probably one connected family.
Acrylic, 20×20 on gallery canvas – $480
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