In April 2024 the cherry blossoms appeared early and we rushed out to the gardens of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington to capture them before they were gone. When I arrived the scene that captured my attention was a tall lanky tree standing bare beside a smaller cherry tree full with blossoms. The sky behind these two characters seemed almost menacing. I imagined the tall dark tree like a guardian leaning every so slightly to protect the soft blossoms of its smaller friend.
The wind was strong. Wind is not a friend to plein air painters. I managed to complete 80% of the painting the first day but had to return as the clouds arrived with rain and strong winds. As it happens, this piece was revived in 2025. I wanted to add more vibrance to the colours and increase the drama of the scene.
The beautiful earthy palette will complement any decor and become a story-telling piece.
This original painting is 24” high and 24” wide with a depth of 1.5”. The artwork wraps halfway around the edges which are then finished in black. This provides a clean, finished, high-end look and makes the work ready to display without the need for a frame.
In April 2024 the cherry blossoms appeared early and we rushed out to the gardens of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington to capture them before they were gone. When I arrived the scene that captured my attention was a tall lanky tree standing bare beside a smaller cherry tree full with blossoms. The sky behind these two characters seemed almost menacing. I imagined the tall dark tree like a guardian leaning every so slightly to protect the soft blossoms of its smaller friend.
The wind was strong. Wind is not a friend to plein air painters. I managed to complete 80% of the painting the first day but had to return as the clouds arrived with rain and strong winds. As it happens, this piece was revived in 2025. I wanted to add more vibrance to the colours and increase the drama of the scene.
The beautiful earthy palette will complement any decor and become a story-telling piece.
This original painting is 24” high and 24” wide with a depth of 1.5”. The artwork wraps halfway around the edges which are then finished in black. This provides a clean, finished, high-end look and makes the work ready to display without the need for a frame.
