This painting reminds me of a tree from my childhood. I'm not sure what kind it was... an apple or cherry I think... but it stood all alone in the middle of a field near our home. It was a very beautiful tree, with a naturally pleasing shape, which made it stand out even more. We used to take walks there as a family, sit in the shade, and play around its branches. As a little girl I always felt good after 'visiting' the tree... as if it were another being who benefited from my company.
When we moved to another home, one of the last things we had to say goodbye to, was the tree. That was about 16 years ago. I've taken that dead-end, dirt road by my childhood home a handful of times since then. Every time I check on our tree, and you know what?
There are now homes in that once empty field.
The tree is still there, only it doesn't seem as lonely anymore.
And that makes me happy.
Hope you enjoyed my tribute to an old friend,
in words and watercolor...
"I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech-tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines."
~ Henry David Thoreau ~
Hope you're having a great day!!
Happy PPF!
I'm so glad the tree is still there and no doubt providing friendship to so many more people!
ReplyDeleteTrees do become like old acquaintances and friends , don't they? This is another treat!
ReplyDeleteOne cans sense the stillness in the painting.
When they cut down the large, sprawling willow
at the farm I grew up on, I had a deep feeling of loss. Trees are such lovely fellows!
Your painting of 'an old friend' is very elegant and 'zen' like and is awesome! Love your post ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteI just love how spare and simple this painting is. What a lovely story about your tree.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was reading this I thought you were going to say the tree was gone. I'm so glad it's still there for others to enjoy. What wonderful memories and such a beautiful painting to honor them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story. I'm glad the tree is still there. Nice painting of memories gone by. Great job.
ReplyDeleteA lovely painting and a lovely post! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI have a special fondness for trees and hate to see one toppled in a storm or cut down just because someone wanted an open space. So I really enjoyed seeing your beautiful painting today. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wondeful painting of a solitude tree. Shadow makes it extra special.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post. I love trees too and have moved so many times that I have left many that I had tree houses in or that I just hugged on a daily basis. Love your painting.
ReplyDeleteMegan - what a wonderful memory - isn't painting a great way to remind us of those happy times!
ReplyDeleteHi Megan, I will be moving in the next year so I am already trying to figure out how to dig up all my special plants and take them with me! They are like my pets, I have nurtured them and helped them grow, o'k I know I'm getting too deep, LOL. Love your painting, happy ppf! Lori
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy your tribute, beautiful post and wonderful painting.
ReplyDeleteWe planted a tree when my son was born and took pictures of him with it as he grew taller. Of course now the tree is soooo tall compared to him! When the electric company came and trimmed I felt sad! Trees are part of our stories, aren't they? Patsy from
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thanks for sharing your old friend.. I feel the same way about trees..funny how us nature lovers are often artistic too. love your painting so simple and yet so much feeling
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Wonderful painting, story and quote!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely atmospheric painting... and your words matched it perfectly xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post to a fond memory and a great painting also!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that the tree still stands. Glad they left the tree alone, and built around it. A lovely post, and a lovely piece of art.
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend, Evelyn
Very awesome painting Megan. Love the light and colors you used. Great tribute!
ReplyDeleteI love the bleakness of this piece - the stark black against the sky so evocative of the winter to come...
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful post! I think its wonderful that you said now that there are houses the tree is not so lonely! ( and it didn't get cut down, yipeee!)And yesterday after work a bunch of us went to a rummage sale around the corner where I found a sweet children's book called "The People Who Hugged the Trees"!I have had lots of those special trees in my life and still do! Your painting is beautiful!!! Deb
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this painting and the inspiration behind it is beautiful :)
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Oh, this is beautiful! Both the painting and the story behind it, xo
ReplyDeletewow, what a great post, totally moving and special!
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy this. What a lovely painting. I'm glad people are still enjoying your tree!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased the tree is still there. I have a tree like that, but I can never quite replicate it's shape. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your story about this special tree and the painting is beautiful in it's simple but heartfelt design and feel. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story! I have a Willow Tree that I have fond memories of. Unfortunatly they cut it down. It was a sad day. But I still remember it.
ReplyDeleteI love this painting so much. I love the simplicity of it. Beautiful just like the story. Thank you.
we've had some special trees too... :-)
ReplyDeletethe kids call a maple in an old park we used to visit the "ent tree" (like the human like trees in the lord of the rings) and minute, you'd expect it to start talking!
i love this painting, so simple and beautiful
Wow ~ thank you so much everyone! It's amazing how many of us have at least one special tree in our lives :) So nice to hear from all of you!
ReplyDeletejust popping in to say hi i wasn't around last week. simple,serene and lovely is what your painting is~ i love nature. when i visit country property we used to own the new owners cut many of the trees, too many. i love planting & nurturing trees, they give us such beauty.
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