Trees Collection
Trees are the lungs of our planet. They shelter us, sustain wildlife, cool the earth. They take so long to grow that the loss of a tree is a tragedy, and we lose so many – to insect infestations, like that of the emerald ash borer, and to human choices. Every time I paint or draw a tree, and I return to this project often, I feel that I am creating a record, telling a story.
All of these pieces are particular favourites that I have kept because they are meaningful to me. I have not put prices on them. If one of them pulls on your own memories and you would like to have it, just talk to me.
Pond in the Woods, Crystal Bay, is part of the Nameless Creek tributary - well, that's what I call it as it's not named on any map that I have found. I am working on a collection of images of this tributary for part of my show, Creeks and a River.
©Gwen Frankton 2013, Pond in the Woods, Crystal Bay. Not available for purchase.
The painting below, Burr Oak on Lemieux Island, represents a happy time in the life of my now ancient dog, Rosie, and I. We walked there every day and I was studying up on Ottawa history and trees for various projects. Just a happy memory.
© GwenFrankton 2014, Burr Oak on Lemieux Island. Not available for Purchase.
I did this painting in our early years in our beloved home in Maitland, Nova Scotia. There's a path, familiar to many, around the Ducks Unlimited Pond – that's where these trees were. And now they aren't. That's how it goes.
© Gwen Frankton 2014, Birch, Nova Scotia, Acrylic, $500.
I like painting sumac leaves in the autumn. A number of people have them. Some years the colours aren't so vivid and I don't do any. Maybe this year will be perfect!
© Gwen Frankton, Sumac. Acrylic. Not available for purchase.
© Gwen Frankton, Sumac, Acrylic. Not available for purchase.
The Sumac painting below is recent, though, and available.
