Artist's Statement:
Fall has left very few leaves in these trees; despite the still-green moss, the emptiness connotes loneliness. At the same time, the emptiness allows a view upwards, towards the heavens, which almost calls to the viewer to climb.
Oil on Linen
30 x 24 in
If lightning is the anger of the gods, then
the gods are concerned mostly about trees.
Lao Tzu
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars.
In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
Max Ehrmann
Seasons change and so did I
The Guess Who, No Time
composed by band members Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings
Art as an Oasis™
Art as an Oasis is a series of occasional postings from the art of Carrie Kleinberger
providing a temporary respite from both mundane and monumental cares
complimented by words of wisdom from a diversity of others.