Often, an artist, while painting a landscape, will focus on a single item. Today, we look at three pieces, in which the focal point is a tree(s). Two mediums, varying styles, and all unknown artists.

The first is an impressionistic work. In it, we see an attempt to capture the ever changing light with the layering of vibrant colours,one over the other without purposefully blending.. It was most likely painted en plein air (outdoors).

The second is an oil of an ancient tree that stands majestically near the waters edge. The wide expanse of its trunk/bole giving credence to its age while its gnarled limbs reach in all directions to capture the sunlight.

And the last is a tree on a riverbank. Leaning precariously yet still appearing well rooted. It is more realistic than the first watercolour but still containing a touch of Impressionism. A wonderful use of colours. I love the mystery which is created as your eye travels along the river up to the blue hazy mist.

Three beautiful artworks, each expressing the wonder and majesty of trees in their own style.