Well I finally felt well enough to get out today and God was good by giving me this wonderful site. I don't know the real name for the tree but if I was to name it legally I would call it 'Thornicus in the Assicus', or something like that.
But here was the big old nest in the top of this thorn fortress.....WOW! Now how smart are those squirrels who built up there and definitely this was not their first season in the woods..hahaha. Anyway I sat down and went at it. If it hadn't been for the strong breeze it would have been perfect...but.. come to think about it, if you can get out to paint they are all good days. Hallelujah! Can I get a witness on that from somebody out there. hahaha.
This is watercolor with some ink and a whole lot of fun and love thrown in to the process. There is so much healing for me in the process I really wished I could keep going.
glad you are feeling better... this is an amazing tree and a gorgeous sketch!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz, I do feel better. It was my week for chemo, and that last a few days.
ReplyDeleteLuv the sketch and the watercolour application is beautiful... the Squirrels will surely be very safe up there.
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What a fantastic sketch. It reminds me of a FarSide cartoon, "How Trees Tell You to Stay Away!" Love the perspective!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Rick--and I'm glad you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteBeatuiful, sensitive and full of love. I can tell you had fun.
ReplyDeleteThat is some tree! I can see why it captured your attention and paintbrush. I love this perspective and the sheltering way the branches embrace the nest, what a great job you did. Thornicus indeed! LOL! Glad last week is behind you.
ReplyDeleteWow, Ricky -- this is great! I love the angle . . . it draws our eyes straight to the nest. And man, do those thorns look lethal! Glad you had a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all my friends for your kind comments and taking the time to let me know. God bless.
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