Original Watercolour Painting of Fen Oak Tree

Awakening Fen Oak An oak tree stands sentinel between the fields, its spreading boughs awakening with the first fresh colours of spring. I love the contrast between this ancient tree's steadfast strength and the constant movement and change that surrounds it - a silent presence at the heart of the landscape. In this expressive watercolour, I have used loose, fluid washes to suggest the changing light and expansive fenland sky, contrasting them with energetic brushwork and fine linear marks made with a calligraphy pen to capture the intricate network of branches and the lively growth of the surrounding grasses. The result is a balance between structure and spontaneity, reflecting both the solidity and dynamism of the scene. Painted using professional watercolour paints on Bockingford 140lb watercolour paper. The painting measures 10 x 10 inches / 25.5 x 25.5 cm and is presented in a 16.5 x 16.5 inch / 42 x 42 cm wide off-white mount , ready for framing. A Certificate of Authenticity, signed by myself, accompanies each original. The painting will be securely wrapped and dispatched promptly by Medium Parcel Royal Mail Tracked 48