Old and Young Trees, Richmond Park, Autumn. Painting

One of a pair of studies in oil during different seasons. Near Roehampton Gate in Richmond Park is an area where grass is mown and people stroll and picnic. Close to the perimeter road one finds this view of a young tree planted near a much older specimen. During the autumn of 2018 the grass which had been burned yellow in the summer recovered to fresh green growth. Fallen leaves carpeted the grass beneath the trees. This painting was created in the morning, looking east with the light from the south. I felt I could see golds, coppers, mauves and butter yellows amongst the turning leaves. In the distance the line of trees drew from the same palette . The younger tree has a more erect branch structure, and slightly more red copper hues. The texture and density of the foliage was very different from the mature tree. The contrast between the characteristics of the two neighbouring trees was the inspiration for the initial summer study, and was equally apparent here.. After a hot dry summer, the autumn brought wet windy days. Thick clouds scudded across the sky, rain refreshed the landscape and strong winds dislodged the leaves.

Painting:Oil on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:16 W x 15.5 H x 1 D in

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