Asian Tree Painting Monet turquoise and amber burst outward

turquoise and amber burst outward across the backdrop

as though built from salvaged industrial parts

while its striped forelegs stretch forward in relaxed power

where stout barrel cacti and tall columnar saguaros rise from a riot of flowering succulents

Asian Tree Painting Monet turquoise and amber burst outwardThis striking composition looks up into the canopy of a mature ginkgo tree in full autumn gold, its dark trunk anchoring the centre of the frame. Sturdy branches fan outward like ribs, dividing into an intricate lattice of twigs that hold a dense ceiling of amber and saffron leaves. The near monochrome bark, almost slate grey, stands in bold relief against the blaze of yellow foliage, while fallen leaves carpet the ground at the foot of the trunk. The