Late autumn, winter and early spring are the best times to study trees. This is when they are little more than sketetons and you can clearly see the structure which is hidden beneath the leaves during the late spring, summer and early autumn. The first tree is an old maple in late autumn when all the leaves to the ground.
Solitary Tree 1
The second is of a young maple with some of the leaves clinging valiantly to the branches.
If you would like more information about OSWOA please go to my post on 12 March 2010.The OSWOA shown here are all original watercolour paintings using Artist quality Winsor & Newton paint on 300lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. They are priced at $40.00 each and sold unframed.
Solitary Tree 2
