48"x60" Oil on Linen Canvas
This century-old Oak is so large that just one of its branches would be a large tree in and of itself.
While I developed this painting I imagined the things witnessed by this "ages old" giant.
This behemoth survived numbers of hurricanes, wars, and hot South Carolina summer heat.
In fact, those hardships strengthened this tree to future tough events.
The strength it developed through its own hardships also
provided places of refreshing and protection.
It was the playground to a family of 9 children.
These branches magically transformed into imaginary ladders leading to the high dive for a long-awaited jump down into the cool tidal creek below after
long hours in the hot summer sun working the farm. And then in the evening hours, those branches became theater seats for the 9 siblings to enjoy yet another magnificent lowcountry sunset.
Just as this tree survived many untold hurricanes and troubles throughout the years and decades, the family who grew up under the shadow of these branches has overcome untold troubles and are each stronger and better because of them.
The children are now grown and have raised families (and grand-families) of their own. Some have gone on and some remain, but what continues is the strength and resilience that provide the kind of memories which develops their own "Family Tree."
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