'September Glow',(Arbutus, Vancouver Island, Thetis Lake)

More of that lovely September light with this piece.

Some of our native Arbutus trees back lit with

warm afternoon sun. The Arbutus is another of

our trees that is found only in very few places

in the world. A broadleaved evergreen, they take on

very unusual growth patterns of twisting trunks,

not unlike Garry oaks in that. The smooth trunks

shed their bark in curling flakes yearly, turning

from a russet red-orange to a creamy yellow-green.

Sometime in August if you happen to be near

one on a real hot day you can hear the bark crackle

as it splits and peels away from the main trunk.

They produce lovely panicles of creamy white

flowers in late spring, so profusely at times

that the glossy dark green leaves are almost

hidden. They will be followed later

by clusters of red berries.

Oil on canvas 9 x 12.

Your thoughts and comments always appreciated.

Jeffrey

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This painting is available for $450 with free shipping

anywhere in North America.

Please email me to arrange your purchase.

jjboronart@shaw