Through the Trees

Through the Trees

9 x 12 in., oil on panel

Thursday I met up with PAA and painted at a ranch in Dripping Springs....a beautiful spot with long views and a quiet peacefulness.  The wind whipped up occasionally Thursday, but I found a spot under some oaks and protected from the wind, and painted what I saw ahead of me.  The spindly trunks of these young oaks reached and twisted so playfully up to each tree's canopy, I couldn't help but be intrigued.  My apologies for the poor photo quality here... darker colors give me fits with reflection, and I admittedly rushed myself for this one....

-julie davis

Light Canopy

Light Canopy, 9 x 12 in.

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I love finding a grove of spindly young oaks. Although my favorites are the natural groves that have a shape of their own, it's not unusual to find these small oaks kept in check along fence lines, where some unique vista is revealed through the trunks. These are some of my favorite views--I look for what the view will be almost as if I'm anticipating what is inside a wrapped gift.

-julie davis

Oak Alliance

Oak Alliance, 9 x 12 in.

If you've followed for the last month or two, you may notice that this is a little bit larger and slightly different version of "Early Morning Oaks," posted on February 16th. I changed the sky to work in the clouds, which altered the entire time of day / mood of the scene. Both of them appeal to me, but I did have more fun with the brushwork in this one.

-julie davis

Early Morning Oaks -study

Field Guards, 6 x 8

Oaks often have a way of growing in clusters, as if they're huddling up to discuss something. This group stood smartly in a field, overlooking things.

-julie davis

Commanding Winter Oaks

Commanding Winter Oaks, 20 x 16

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This is a larger version of "Gathering of Oaks" from February 9th's post. It's so easy to pass these oak groves without really noticing them, but they're all unique, and quite lovely. And I've said before how much I love the winter grass--the color is so pleasing.

This painting will go to the annual Art Auction and Gala benefiting the LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Center that will take place in Austin later this Spring.

-julie davis

Gathering of Oaks

Gathering Oaks I, 8 x 6

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My road trips from Austin to Kerrville/Hunt and back are peppered with me turning my head to catch great compositions. (I know I'm not alone here). I've been dialed that way since I was a child--taking photos was my outlet then. My great fortune is that now I get to paint the scenes I capture, and I couldn't have more fun doing it.

On a bright note (actually, no pun intended) , Roisin O'Farrell has nominated me for a blog award called the "Sunshine Award." Thank you, Roisin. It's for creativity and positivity in blogging. I'm to forward the award on to 12 others--though I'd overlap with several of Roisin's choices....:)

The rules for accepting the award are:
Put the logo on your blog or within your post,
Pass the award onto 12 bloggers,
Link the nominees within your post,
Let the nominees know they have received this award.
Link to the person from whom you received this award.

1. Barbara Muir

2. Laurel Daniel

3. Stephen Parker

4. Patricia Siegel

5. Carol Marine

6. Qiang Huang

7. V.Vaughan

8. Leslie Saeta

9. Kerri Settle

10.Pam Holnback

11. Marie Theron

12. Angela Elledge

Check them out--all consistent bloggers; worthy of praise.

-julie davis