Black Tree
![blacktreethumb.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNPeuTox3teNsX9HMKdXGyZjhsbSM3AZ3f3JWLRB4MEpG/blacktreethumb.png)
Dotty about flowers
I can't resist the view of a wild flower meadow, those beautiful colours swaying amongst the grasses in the breeze. Even the grass verges at the side of the roads can have a wonderful display of wild flowers in the summer months. These beautiful blooms of colour are the inspiration behind today's piece 'Black Tree'.
![blacktreeone.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmTCaDjPGg6WrG5VCy2L9EzAAxyrhd6Y4NYa595wPd2uXZ/blacktreeone.png)
I spotted the lower half of the paper with masking fluid before applying light washes of colour over the paper. Once dry I built up lines in different hues of green to suggest the soft grasses.
![blacktreeG.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmagdrzpenA66GgzAuBab7F6jz7h3oEmAEHvG4uUDQRCGr/blacktreeG.gif)
I removed the masking fluid and painted in the different colours of the wild flowers using watercolours.
![blacktreetwo.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmcTJUAQpGKM3jJxSJefSTqVnKXxazK5VMT49cFmcMoLSC/blacktreetwo.png)
![blacktreethree.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbsaGhLDtKy6r7cPBJyYgtGkH8ap7xwEEBHZE763MUcZ1/blacktreethree.png)
The final stage was to draw out the outline of the tree and then use black acrylic paint to block in the shape of the tree.
![blacktreefour.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmUdvuoWgvXpcpHuucAg1pikEQhdCptoRs7VHdJd8cHsxB/blacktreefour.png)
'Black Tree' -2017
![blacktreefinal.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQV8aCytL1uPUZV3stjjngNPza38w9vhXjS2U4yn7eaJJ/blacktreefinal.png)
Have a wonderful day!
![opheliafulogo.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmZtekncTFtNZciMhZLRFGDA9WrvxFB919bUMM8XP9CNX6/opheliafulogo.png)
Hi @opheliafu . I love this painting. I have taken the opportunity to create a music improvisation based on your beautiful painting, for there are things that I can only express through music rather than words. I hope you enjoy.
-buckydurddle
That is so beautiful, thank you very much for this kind thought of creativity!
My pleasure @opheliafu . Your art speaks to me and I really appreciate that. I tried to put my thoughts into sound. I am sure there will be more improvisations as this is my preferred means of expression :)
All the best my friend
Bucky
I think it's a wonderful idea and a beautiful form of collaboration.
Another amazing painting, @opheliafu
Yes!
Awesome- thank you very much :D
I love it, you are so talented with nature themed paintings!
Several artists post their art work at Steemit but @opheliafu, your arts is the best, in my view. Keep posting. Upvoted.
There is a fantastic range of art on Steemit- thank you for taking the time to comment and like my work :D
Such a beautifull artwork... Really nice. Good continuation
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@permatek
Thank you @permatek
Y're welcome, I'll follow the nexts. See you an othertime maybe, good evening
Beautiful
:D Thanks!
Nature is wise, as are the inagents of placing beauty in the least expected places, as you say, in a meadow or side of the route, no doubt in an inexhaustible source of inspiration, I liked this work very much, Exit a fairy tale, thank you very much dear friend @opheliafu for sharing this beautiful work
Have a great day.
Very very amazing painting..., you art very very high art.. I like your post ..nice post @opheliafu
I really like your meaningful painting. Your paintings illustrate your feelings for the scenic beauty of the meadow and all the things about the beauty of it.
I like your post
Best regards from me @sipildanarsitek
Mmmm, this has got me thinking!