Oil on Canvas
Approx. 12" x 24"
Friday, July 13, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Tree of Life
Oil on panel
Approx. 14" x 18"
I was struck by this tree in San Diego. We were in Balboa Park to visit some museums and we walked by this beautiful tree. I had never seen anything like it and knew I wanted to paint it. I love how it has scars.
During an expedition on the Yucatan Peninsula, our guide pointed out a similar tree and told us it is the sacred Mayan Tree of Life. For those of you who prefer Latin (you know who you are), its name is Ceiba pentandra.
I really should have exercised some creative license and cut down on the number of thorns though. Whew.
Here are a few photos from beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego.
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