From the Artist: I love the look of Aspen trees with the white bark and dark markings, and found it to be a perfect subject for my tree painting project entry. I painted this one in oils on a 6x8", 140 lb Watercolor paper. To learn more about this tree check out Aspen Tree: One of the 100 Most Common North American Trees from About.com's Forestry Guide.
From the Painting Guide: I think you've chosen a fabulous composition for this painting. By showing viewers just the trunk of a single tree, you're focusing their attention on the particular aspect of Aspen trees that you love the most. Lovely shading on the tree, giving it a strong feeling of the texture of the bark.
From the Painting Guide: I think you've chosen a fabulous composition for this painting. By showing viewers just the trunk of a single tree, you're focusing their attention on the particular aspect of Aspen trees that you love the most. Lovely shading on the tree, giving it a strong feeling of the texture of the bark.