Massive Trees in Background and Foreground

John and I went out for coffee/tea at Palio’s Coffee House on Ladd’s Circle on Sunday afternoon. Even though I accidentally dipped my paint brush in my tea a couple of times, it still tasted pretty good! Outside the window was this huge Elm tree, which dwarfed all of the patrons inside.

Today I decided to sketch another gigantic tree that I see nearly every day as I walk or drive through my neighborhood. This Garry Oak tree, a native to Oregon, towers on the top of the bluff. The autumn colors are starting to show.