Walking Tree
by AnnaJo Vahle
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24.000 x 18.000 x 1.000 inches
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Title
Walking Tree
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
My mother and I used to spend a lot of time at Biscayne Bay. She had a home a couple miles away from there. We walked her dog along the beach. We took boat rides, on occasion. Sometimes, we had a picnics there. My sons loved to swim there as small children. I have so many memories....mostly happy ones of that lovely place.
When she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, I moved into her home and took care of her. When she could, we took walks at Biscayne Bay still. When she couldn't walk anymore, we would take slow drives around there. She often sat and watched me paint. As I painted this one en plein air, I felt sad and lonely. I believe that it might show in the lone mangrove tree. I hoped to show strength and beauty, too. Mangrove trees are sometimes called "walking trees" because of the way that they grow their roots laterally. Many of the islands in this area are formed by mangrove trees. Debris collects in their roots. Other trees surround them. Sea creatures and fish use the roots as a nursery. They are important to the ecosystem of the area.
Sadly, a friend of mine bought this painting the day I painted it. She died of cancer less than a year later, too. The feelings of loss are strong in me when I think of this painting. The gentle feeling of love as for both my mother and my friend are there. There are all kinds of feelings that went into this relatively simple painting. It is all the cycle of life and....death...just like the walking tree.
10/8/23..š 2nd PLACE VIRTUAL TROPHY WINNER š out of 263 entered pieces of artwork on 10/8/2023 for "PLACES TO STAND DREAMING ONLY HAND PAINTED" ART CONTEST for traditional painting artists only (for fun) was voted on by FAA Members and The General Public to determine top placements!
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February 27th, 2013
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Comments (98)
Genevieve Esson 1 Day Ago
Love the beautiful way you painted the clouds in this beautiful painting AnnaJo! Lf
Hanne Lore Koehler 12 Days Ago
Beautiful reflections, detail and atmosphere in this wonderful painting, AnnaJo! L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Such a beautiful painting, AnnaJo! So sorry for the loss of your mom and friend to this terrible disease. L/F
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 2nd Place in the contestā¦ PLACES TO STAND DREAMING ONLY HAND PAINTED! F/L
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, CONGRATULATIONS!! on your WIN in the PLACES TO STAND DREAMING contest! YAY! SO WELL DESERVED!
Kim McClinton
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your top win in the PLACES TO STAND DREAMING contest with this wonderful landscape!
Lynn Raizel Lane
š TOP PLACE VIRTUAL TROPHY WINNER š *CONGRATS* out of 263 entered pieces of artwork on 10/8/2023 for "PLACES TO STAND DREAMING ONLY HAND PAINTED" ART CONTEST for traditional painting artists only (for fun) was voted on by FAA Members and The General Public to determine top placements! Congratulations for this OUTSTANDING achievement, AnnaJo, and thank you for your INSPIRING creativity! š
Lois Bryan
Absolutely love this amazing work of art ... so many emotions and feelings just viewing ... then reading your description. Yes, honey, you put your heart and soul into this one. You may see loss and sadness, I'm sure I would as well ... but your viewer sees strength ... and determination ... and awe of the magic all around. Which I'm sure are in the mix of emotions you felt and do feel as well. Wonderful, wonderful!!! Keep painting ... keep feeling!!!!!! f t p fb
Sarah Irland
An incredibly beautiful painting, AnnaJo. Thank you for sharing the story of its creation. A wonderful tribute to your mother and hear journey.
Elizabeth Allen
Wow! Absolutely beautiful. To me the lone tree also symbolizes the isolation and loneliness felt by those who are suffering from a potentially fatal illness. As one gets older, the loss of dear friends and family members makes this stage of life so sad at times.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Yes...I agree with you, Elizabeth. It is true for so many especially these days.
Hiroko Stumpf
When I saw this piece, I strongly felt the tenderness in the tree. And now that I know the background of this painting, I can understand it. A wonderful work of art. L/F
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, your paintingā¦and itās backstory both here and behind the BUZzz are expressions of what I hoped this contest would reflectā¦how we keep our artā¦vitalā¦in its ongoing MOVEment from its inspired flow..thru its ongoing viewing and appreciationā¦in our memories having co-created itā¦and in our gifting, selling, ā¦even texting! Thank you for allowing us to SEE, Share and Remember your loved ones and their MOVEmentsā¦thruā¦soft hug to you, my friendā¦.v..best to you