"Kumquat Tree", Oil Painting on Canvas, 14 x 18 inches

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In the little garden

Branches reaching high

Against a small shed

Bright, alive the kumquat tree grew

Leaves turning and twisting like a dance

Branches veering left and right

Unsure of anything but up

Up and into the light

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This is one of my favorite paintings that I have ever done. The colors, light, movement - it all sings. The red-brown shed in the background brings the green leaves to life. The kumquats burst with color and light -however, even with all the light the painting is still balanced with dark branches, shaded leaves and the contrasting shed. The brush strokes have energy and a painterly beauty. It was a sweet, beautiful day that is captured on canvas. If you love this, I have a companion piece of walking into a garden.