Trees

I noticed the other day, we have tree images in every room in our house. We never planned it that way.

This canvas print of the Sycamore Gap tree, that was felled by vandals last year in Scotland, hangs in our foyer.

I do love trees. And I do love nature.

A water color by local artist Kathy Miller…of trails on St. Olaf campus. This painting hangs in our dining room.

I love birds and critters, sky and clouds, flowers and trees, sunrises and sunsets.

My own artwork, while creating art with my granddaughter. I hung it on the refrigerator! 😉

I try to be out in nature whenever possible, and I try to bring some of it indoors. 

These three metal trees hang in our sunroom.

I took photos of my tree images to share. They are as varied as live trees themselves.

Another metal sculpture that hangs in our living room area.
Also in our living room – an old piece of folk art – a jewel tree made by my late Auntie Doll.

And I am reminded of the “tree poem” by Ilan Shamir that “gives advice from a tree.” The poem is often abbreviated, and seen on bookmarks or plaques.

And this photo of the Lake Superior shoreline hangs in our bathroom.
This metal piece is in our bathroom.
Advice from a Tree

Stand tall and proud.
Go out on a limb.
Remember your roots.
Drink plenty of water.
Be content with your natural beauty.
Enjoy the view.

The entire, beautiful Advice from a Tree poem gives even more advice. You can read it here.

This back-lit tree plaque hangs above the fireplace during winter months.
A print of an illustration from a children’s book, hanging in our bedroom.

Truthfully, there are even more tree images (and flowers and birds and…) around our house. We were surprised when we realize how many we had hanging around, or should I say, standing tall.

10 thoughts on “Trees”

  1. I love your collection of trees. 🌳 I especially like the metal sculptures.

    1. Thanks Barb.
      I remember I bought one of the metal sculptures when you and I were in Nisswa.

  2. Lots of really beautiful tree art, Valerie. How interesting that you just noticed the tree theme. Makes me wonder if I have any themes in my art. Probably not. I have a vast collection that I rotate. I buy original art from thrift shops, garage sales and used art sales, purchasing whatever I especially like.

    1. I know…I surprised myself when I realized we had trees in every room. 😉
      I know you collect art pieces, and rotate them. It’s a great idea!

  3. What would our world be without trees but barren? Such life-sustaining creations they are. You have a tender soul for nature’s wonders and share your appreciation of them so beautifully.
    My favorite vantage point of a tree is to lie under it’s branches and see a bright blue sky through spring green leaves.
    Here’s to trees…

    1. Lying on the ground, looking up to the sky through tree branches is a wonderful vantage point!

      You pose a good question…what would our world be like without trees? I’m grateful they are all around ud.

  4. Loved to see your tree collection through your artwork. To me trees bring me great comfort. I am visiting friends and relatives in Houston now and love the many different varieties than what we see in MN.

    1. I, too, think trees bring comfort.

      Enjoy your time in Houston…seeing the eclipse?

  5. When you arrive at my house, there aren’t any trees yet, so it will feel strange!!!!

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