Back to the Banyon

Have you ever noticed how huge Banyon trees can get?

The ones in Sherwood Forrest (the back 4 at Granada) alone are mahusive (look it up in the Dubonics Dictionaryhttp://www.dubonics.blogspot.com/ ).

Last summer for my show I painted a Banyon tree based on this sketch--- then this summer I painted a Double Banyon, based on another sketch---inspired by the Banyon canopy down parts of University Drive.

Anyhow--- I love these trees---even though I was never the kid who would climb then, I just don't travel vertically unless riding in something motorized like an elevator or plane.

I'm sure there will be other Banyon trees in my painting future.

Last Chance

Tonight's the night---your final chance to enter a chance to win an original mini-painting.

Now--for my entry for the day.

This is a sketch of the Double Banyon --honestly---I love it. A lot...I may have it framed type of love.

I also decided to absorb Rolling Hills into my personal collection this weekend. I use it for my blog image---my twitter page--- it's a favorite.

Anyhow, this weekend I am going to start working on 3 nursery pieces and some sketches for a potential commission.

Thanks for all your comments throughout the week. I'll be picking a winner tomorrow.

:)