EDM Challenge #145: Draw a Tree
I'd rather sketch 10 buildings - or many figures in motion rather than sketch and paint a tree. So this was definitely a stretch for me! I love the gold-orange-red trees of autumn so I take many photographs on my walks. This tree was on the sidewalk across the street from my son's house in Capitol Hill in Washington DC. I had no time to sit outside this week and paint, so I was happy to have my recent photo.
Comments
Beautiful tree! It's amazing how basic a tree is until you try to paint one.
Posted by: Jenny | November 18, 2007 5:03 PM
This is an awesome tree, so delicate, so beautiful. It's buildings that I haven't dared try yet....even trees are daunting. But this is a beaut!
Posted by: joanie | November 18, 2007 6:36 PM
Wow - The color is divine. And so delicate too!
Posted by: martha | November 18, 2007 7:13 PM
This is wonderful, Shirley! Nice form and feel! And so funny, I'd rather sketch trees anyday! LOL
Posted by: lin | November 18, 2007 8:19 PM
Sometimes I wish I lived where trees looked like this in fall!!!! The colors are beautiful Shirley!!!!
Posted by: mARTa | November 19, 2007 1:17 AM
This is beautiful, as though you paint them all the time!
Posted by: Jess | November 19, 2007 7:26 AM
I love the freedom you have with your watercolors - they're beautifully thought-out, yet have a great life to them.
Posted by: sam | November 19, 2007 10:22 AM
Good stretch Shirley - you gave this tree a glorious glow! I bet Central Park was loaded with glowing examples to tempt your creative juices!
Posted by: sandy | November 19, 2007 12:12 PM
I like the color~~~~so relaxing
Posted by: MagicFlute | November 20, 2007 4:28 AM
Yep, trees are a lot harder than you would think they'd be. You did a fabulous job, and I love your choice of colors.
Posted by: Lynn | November 20, 2007 3:37 PM
Beautiful job, Shirley - I agree - trees are really difficult but this one came out great.
Posted by: Casey | November 21, 2007 8:54 AM
Nothing so good as stretching - you should know that from ballet! Trees are by default just plain hard. Yours looks great, the colours are gentle with your delicate touch and this tree definitely says "autumn". I can imgaine a soft breeze stirring those leaves..
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Posted by: Africantapestry | November 23, 2007 10:21 AM
I found your blog & love it! It inspired me to get reconnected with watercolor, drawing, & the world of making art. I wanted to say thanks! I don't think it would have happen if I hadn't have found your beautiful drawings!! Have a great Thanksgiving weekend! Cheers, Kamela
Posted by: Kamela Cody | November 23, 2007 12:55 PM
I think it looks great too.......a very nice stretch indeed, Shirley ~ :)
Posted by: Serena | November 27, 2007 5:58 AM
This a one beautiful tree. Well done!
Posted by: Sherie | December 29, 2009 3:49 PM