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Tuesday, September 01, 2009

trees of life

Twin Oaks, painted by Arthur Hill Gilbert, California circa 1940's
Just a few trees to give you a bit of shade, or inspiration. I happen to adore this artist Arthur Hill Gilbert. The trees captured here say so much. If only they could talk.


The lure of the Cypress along "17 Mile Drive", painted by Arthur Hill Gilbert

Cypress, along the California Coast, Arthur Hill Gilbert
Having travelled in Europe and in America - some of my favorite trees are Oaks and Cypress.
Just a few lovely works of art, of trees to inspire you.
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20 comments:

  1. DebraSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Shelter from the sun, a resting place in the shade- or perhaps, a heartfelt chat with a dear friend.
    Lovely angular trees. After my recent jaunt-I feel full of inspiration. I do think this gorgeous dry air has a bit to do with it as well.

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  2. pve designSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Debra,
    There is suddenly a feeling of Fall in the air here too and my thoughts turn to the trees and the "turning of a new leaf"-
    Glad your recent jaunt has you full of inspiration.
    Run with it!
    pve

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  3. Formerly known as FrauSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Oak trees remind me of my childhood.

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  4. KarenaSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    The image along the 17 mile drive along the coast between Carmel and Monterrey bring back some of my best memories!

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  5. MichelleSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Lovely. Victoria has really old Garry Oaks, and I loved living there, to walk the trails where they lived.

    These paintings are so moody...I love them.

    Best,
    Michelle

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  6. UnknownSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Trees, where would we be without them? These paintings are gorgeous. Fall is in the air and my favorite time of the year.

    Bette

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  7. KwanaSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    These are beautiful and yes trees can be so inspiring.

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  8. annechovieSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    So beautiful, Patricia!

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  9. Tracy WatierSeptember 1, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    So pretty. I love plein air paintings of California landscapes. Don't own any originals yet, but someday I will...

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  10. Verdigris VieSeptember 1, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Inspired.. In fact you just inspired tomorrow's post... I absolutely love painted trees.

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  11. Simply Mel {Reverie}September 1, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    PVE,

    You know how much trees are adored in our family! Sean finds such inspiration in an array of trees we come across on our daily jaunts/travels.

    One can always spot the 17-mile Cypress - lovely!

    ~Melissa

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful paintings. I live on the California central coast and have been looking at those types of landscapes forever. It's a sight that NEVER gets tiresome.

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  13. Chic ColesSeptember 1, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Wonderful artist. Love oaks and cypress tress.

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  14. YansySeptember 1, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    These are phenomenal! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. LoriSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Oh I know! I think I took at least a THOUSAND pictures of cypress tress in Europe. I couldn't get enough. Lovely!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Beautiful trees!
    Just today we visited Lyndhurst again, oh, the trees!

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  17. cotedetexasSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    our huge water oak is dying and its so sad, my husband and i can't even look at it anymore. we don't know what to do. we've treated it, mediciated it, have people working on it to no avail. so sad.

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  18. Summer is a VerbSeptember 2, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Partial to the Weeping Willow myself...XXOO

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  19. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Just lovely!

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  20. LindsBSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    What beautiful works of art- I love the bright colors used, I can picture myself sitting under the tree and just listening to the ocean sounds.

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