While out walking quite some time ago, I saw this weathered stump. It was all that was left after the main trunk had broken off (most probably during a powerful windstorm). The heartwood was almost entirely eaten away although some of the branches were still intact but since it was winter, I couldn't tell if any part was still alive. Anyway, I had started this study at that time but then it was put away while other newer paintings got their chance. Lately, I found it again while going through some of my folders so decided to finish it. In this one, I wanted to do a watercolor that looked like a watercolor - if you know what I mean. The goal for a lot of my paintings is for them to look real but also to look painted as opposed to looking like a photo. To me, this one looks like a painting and feels just right. Size is 15 x 11 in (38 x 28 cm).
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