The Golden Tree, 2025

The symbol of a solo tree has iconic implications that resonate with the human unconscious in the form of myth, legends and folk tales, signifying strength, wisdom and independence. This painting captures the essence of an archetypal image familiar to all. Harnessing elements of impressionism and delicate application of the materials captures a picture of tranquillity with light shining from the distance. The soft turquoise tones, golden strokes and delicate expression of light weave a tapestry of serenity and freshness that will infuse any space with a peaceful dreamlike energy.

An original artwork, one of a kind, this painting has been created with high quality acrylic paints on a circular canvas. I begin with observation of the place making notes and taking photographs to work from in the studio. From these beginnings I work intuitively, painting some base layers with a brush and then impasto techniques layer on layer applied with a palette knife. Harnessing optical mixing techniques employed by the impressionists and some of the methods of the old masters such as scumbling and glazing. I continue working until the painting reaches a natural conclusion. The result is a contemporary painting, which lies somewhere between abstraction and realism. The painting continues round the sides and is signed on the side; a frame is not needed and it is ready to hang. For display purposes the painting has been photographed on a white background.