On Bended Knee
by AnnaJo Vahle
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Title
On Bended Knee
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
I have been wanting to do a painting of this tree for many years. It is on Rockledge Drive in Rockledge, Florida. This old oak tree is looking over the Indian River. This area has many beautiful old oaks. The unique shape of this has always intrigued me.
I chose this title because it always looks to me as if it is on bended knee. The bend in the tree seems to have rooted to the ground. It is as if the tree has two roots! Now, it is growing some new branches from the top of the arch. If those branches are allowed to grow, I imagine that it will look as if it has two trunks.
Like so many old live oaks, it is quite gnarled with all kinds of twists and turns. It's shape reminds me of a giant Bonsai tree. I like the asymmetry.
Wanting to get out of the house from time to time, we have been having picnics in various pretty places where we can maintain our social distance. One of our favorite places is near this tree overlooking the Indian River. One can see the Hubert Humphrey bridge on the horizon. It connects the mainland of Florida (Cocoa) with Merritt Island.
This is a 30” by 40” acrylic painting on heavy duty gallery wrapped canvas. It has a two inch return. I painted this around the edges so it is unnecessary to frame.
8/12/21..Tied HONORABLE MENTION LEAD in the FINAL “Beauty and the BUZzz- “WHY not - get out of your comfort zone” Contest which featured 40 members, 152 entries and 369 votes!
11/2/22...2nd place win in SINGLE TREE PAINTING
4/8/23..2nd place win in the" Beautiful Tree" Contest
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August 4th, 2020
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Comments (78)
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN in the beautiful Tree juried Contest! YAY, SO WELL DESERVED!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your Win in the Beautiful Tree Contest for this beautiful painting. One of my favorites! L/F
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your Win in the Single Tree Contest for this beautiful painting. One of my favorites! L/F
Inez Ellen Titchenal
WINNERS : Single Tree Painting: 2 Place Contest Giving by: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/fine-art-prints--artist-boutique-.html
Kathy Crockett
I love trees and this one is gorgeous!! A painting of a place I'd love to spend some time!
Zan Savage
CONGRATS on your honorable mention tie in the Beauty and the Buzzz comfort zone contest with this fabulous painting AnnaJo!
Laurel Adams
ANNAJO, CONGRATULATIONS, You are the Tied HONORABLE MENTION LEAD in the FINAL “Beauty and the BUZzz- “WHY not - get out of your comfort zone” Contest which featured 40 members, 152 entries and 369 votes! YAY!! So well deserved!..BRAVO! Don’t forget to look for the KEEPING THE BUZzz contest 8/15/21 …and The ARTIST BUZzz GROUP in formatting as I type to honor the artists, like you who have given VOICE to it!..YAY!!
John M Bailey
Beautifully created with great feeling and life AnnaJo! Sharing on Pinterest - Images That Excite You!
Lois Bryan
What a beauty, AnnaJo ... I've just taken a class on painting oak trees ... and wish I'd seen this beauty of yours first. I love the curve of the trunk and the texture of the bark ... it's soooo graceful!!! Love the wonderful rich colors as well ... beautiful!!!!! l/f t p and fb
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so very much, Lois. I hope that you enjoy painting your oaks. They are one of my favorite subjects.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding capture, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this great piece in the RIVER OR LAKE BANK contest!
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