The lone Cypress, 8 by 10 inches, Oil
It is time to take off for my annual vacation to California!
This is the Lone Cypress found on the 17 mile drive, California and the second time I have painted it. I gifted the first version that was painted some years ago to my cousin who stood like a rock to support his family in the event of his father's demise since this tree who has stood the test of time reminded me of him.
I hope to do some small studies and bring back great memories to paint.
I hope to do some small studies and bring back great memories to paint.
Love the colours and the rich brushwork and the meaning behind the painting makes this painting extra special!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful painting , always love the texture created with the palette knife . Wishing you a great vacation !
ReplyDeleteSome of your paintings remind me of tapestries. This is one of them. The colors and textures are breathtaking in this painting.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy CA. I love it there! I can't wait to see what you will paint from that lovely state.
Some of your paintings remind me of tapestries. This is one of them. The colors and textures are breathtaking in this painting.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy CA. I love it there! I can't wait to see what you will paint from that lovely state.
Some of your paintings remind me of tapestries. This is one of them. The colors and textures are breathtaking in this painting.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy CA. I love it there! I can't wait to see what you will paint from that lovely state.
Beautiful, is the only word that comes to my mind. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLooks so beautiful.. As always loved the blend of colors :)
ReplyDeleteI love the color palette you have been using in these most recent paintings, and the heavy paint textures. Almost looks like encaustic! Hopefully you are in CA now enjoying a wonderful vacation filled with new inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI think I've said, before, how much I like to enlarge your paintings and look at the impasto applications of paints, the strokes it took and the direction that each application takes. Here, the strokes in the rocks and tree just spell out strength. I love it!
ReplyDeletelovely work
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ReplyDeletenot my fault if i sound like a broken record - love, the colors and textures and a beautiful job on the whole :)
ReplyDeleteVibrant colors and beautiful texture is your signature, Padmaja!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work, my friend!!!
Rich gorgeous colors and I enejoyed the story. What a lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteDo hope your trip is extra wonderful and look forward to hearing how it went.
You paint magic! Wishing you a happy, safe trip!
ReplyDeleteLone Cypress is beautiful! What a colourist you are!
ReplyDeleteLone Cypress is beautiful! What a colourist you are!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful indeed! Enjoy your vacations:)
ReplyDeleteJust as I saw it. (had been at the 17 mile drive two years ago)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tree and touching story of your family member. I hope you are having the time of your life right now in California. It is such a beautiful state...I have been there four times..north, middle and south and they are all different and all lovely. I also hope you had lots of time to sketch Padmaja!
ReplyDeleteThe colors you use and the textures you create are just amazing. Mesmerising.
ReplyDeleteIncredible.
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