We live in an urban neighborhood that was built in the 20’s and 30’s on land that was once an orchard. One of the trees on our property is an old Quince tree. It must be over 100 years old. This is not the more familiar Flowering Quince shrub, but a fruit tree with very odd pear-like fruit that is tart and as hard as a rock even when ripe. I wouldn’t want to try to eat the fruit fresh but I made jelly with it one year and it turned out pretty good.
The tree trunk has become fluted and gnarled with age, and leans over so much it is almost horizontal with the ground. We pick the fruit off before it get too big so it doesn’t weigh the tree down too much for fear it will topple over. I did a sketch of the tree last summer.
This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).
Beautiful! I love the softness of your color – very elegant.
I love the soft handling of your watercolors.This is lovely as is the wonderful waterlily! You have a real feel for watercolor!
Linda
This is lovely, so delicate. It almost has a Japanese feel to it… very pretty.
Yes, the delicacy and softness of this little painting are just lovely. You did a wonderful job with it! nancy
Beautiful! You should paint that unusual tree, too! 🙂
simply fantastic! 🙂 The colors you use are always so sweet and soft
So delicate, lovely soft colours.
How very pretty. I enjoyed your description of your tree too.
Very pretty and delicate.
So lovely! One can tell how much you treasure this tree.
Looked at you painting of the old tree. It really is learning over. Lovely post and art of the blooms.
Your botanical paintings are so wonderful! These colors are soft and delicate!
Beautiful painting, delicate. I love the colors. I have seen some quince tree and fruits but never the flower, very pretty.
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