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| Side Garden Dogwood |
It was that time of year again. June means garden tours in some places. Painters are often invited to set up in the gardens for an added cultural dimension. I love participating in them.
Yes, this is a redwood tree. I was lucky enough to score a painting location on a spectacular pond with shade from a WWII era redwood tree. The gardens at this home on the Cliff Rodgers Library Garden Tour were just beautiful, and truly, the star of the show was this unique tree. They are rare in Southeastern Massachusetts. In fact, the property owner shared that she believed there were only two others in the area, one in Braintree, MA and one at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Funny thing is, I did not paint it. How could a 11x14 canvas convey its size and majesty. I am including a picture with human figures so you get an idea of the mass. As for what I did paint, it was a peaceful garden vignette from the side of the home. The Koosa Dogwood was in bloom and had the maximum contrast against the shadow side of trees along the road beyond.
As always, the experience was so pleasant with dozens of garden tour participants, and unsurprisingly, a fair number who painted as well.
