The Tree

“It’s been standing there for years,

Passed on from generations,

The limbs have grown stronger,

The roots are even deeper,

Engraved in each circle,

Is a story to tell,

A memory to share.”

Poem 'Old Tree' by JJ.

What I love most about this painting are the boulders below the tree and the bushy leaves. This painting is one of my mum’s favourites however my husband won’t let it out of the house, curious!

Boat on a lake

Love the way Norman showed us how to do water and especially like the delicate tree in the corner.

Dutch windmill

Love windmills! Can feel the sails slowly going around, well at least imagine them. This was done in my painting classes in Saudi. I racked my brain for my teachers name when I received an email from a very dear friend of my mums, and mine, she reminded me. Norman.

Desert Scene:

We split the canvas into 3 parts, using each part as a stage. First we painting land and sky; Second adding clouds and some detail; Third a following step with palm trees, small grass stumps with their shadows. No doubt this could be taken to further steps maybe adding a camel, a bedouin, I dare say even a tourist! 

A very typical scene from where we used to live.