Another eucalyptus

This is just part of an amazing tree I found on one of my morning walks in St Kilda. It's 20x30 canvas, with a wash of lemon yellow and magenta mixed. I first drew it in water colour pencil, then went over the final drawing with my art pens. I've just washed in the green.

Fascinating tree-limb structure. I can see why you were attracted to it.

Judy

Great start Sophie! I would get lost trying to do those limbs. Great job!

It's pretty close to being done, now. Just have to let it sit for a bit and see what I think. I'll probably call it Medusa Tree, because I keep seeing wriggling snakes.

Good name. It looks really intriguing how the branches bend and curl around each other.

Judy

You are great with trees! ….it is an engaging shape/structure of a tree. Thank you for sharing with us. Dana

Also I want to thank you for sharing the steps of your work...it is wonderful to see how you work it alll together. : ) Dana

Your painting is looking great Sofie! I don't know how you don't get lost in the maze of branches.

Did you pencil out the tree first, then do a wash in the tree color, then paint in the blue...if so must of taken some time to get the blue colored in....looking great, can't wait to see the next step....Dana

Sofie, I love the weighting of the green leaves.versus the branches, it is creating such interesting shapes, and then the pockets of blue sky. This is one of those paintings that a person can look at for a long time, and enjoy exploring... thanks for posting this!

An intriguing work. It does remind me of wall carvings in an Indian temple, very sensuous.
It certainly draws attention. Congratulations.
Jack