Evergreen

Artist: Anni Morris
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Evergreen

Ever dreamed of sneaking away to a quiet, tranquil spot…lush vegetation, hearing the sounds of the forest and spending the day relaxing, reading a good book and having the most yummy picnic?
Well here is a little oasis I created. It looks a lot like an area of New Zealand called the Marlborough Sounds. What childhood memories are made of. The old bach (or crib)...simple holiday home with comfortable but basic living conditions. Getting away from the rat race.

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Rose Moxon

this is lovely anni
Anni Morris replied

Hi Rose, Thank you so much :) ~ Anni
Karin Taylor

just fabulous, where i’d love to be !
Anni Morris replied

Yup Karin, I’ll book you in to one of these little places..no pc’s allowed ;) Thank you. ~ Anni
salsbells69

lovely imagination you have..who wouldnt want to be here!! Excellent work
Anni Morris replied

Hey salsbells69, thank you, much appreciated.
genevievem

it is beautiful Anni! yes dream of this all the time!
Anni Morris replied

Hello genevive, yes we need to make it happen huh? Thanks for commenting on this painting. Cheers ~ Anni :)
Karin Taylor

hehe…thx anni…sounds perfect!!
cdwork

Gorgeous, tranquil view, I love the water and reflection! Beautiful art work
Anni Morris replied

Thanks cdwork, I think most of us like being next to water to relax, be it the sea, or a lake. I seldom paint landscape and thought I should give it a try. Thank you :) ~ Anni
helene ruiz

soooo peaceful!!
Anni Morris replied

Hi Helene, I think the green helps with the sense of tranquility. I used several different greens in this. Thank you for your comment. ~ Anni :)
theBetty

Excellent reflection on the water. Great fading into the distance background! Let’s go fishing!
Anni Morris replied

Thanks theBetty :) You can do fishing ;) I’ll get the g & t’s ready. ~ Cheers ~ Anni
stevealder

Hi Anni, This is delightful and beautifully done. Regards, Steve
Anni Morris replied

Hello Steve, Thank you, glad you like it. Regards ~ Anni :)
Van Cordle

This is wonderful!! well done!!
Anni Morris replied

Many thanks Van Cordle, I appreciate your comment. ~ Anni :)
Paul Turner

beautiful work as always Anni, love to contract in colours
Anni Morris

Hey thanks Paul, pleased you like it. :) ~ Anni
freebornman

the wonderful thing about people dropping by to see my work or leave a comment is that i always return the favour and look at theirs….. boy am i glad i did. I really like your paintings Anni so vibrant and expressive. I’ve just returned from living in Nelson for a year and a half and slated it in my journal…... nearly went mad down there. It was far too quiet for me. ................i liked Dunedin …..but too cold!! ........... love the way you’ve captured the Marlborough Sounds.
Anni Morris

Thanks for such supportive comments. Yup, it does get a wee bit chilly down here, but on a fine day the view from Latnach’s Castle over Otago harbour is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Anyway I am a hardy soul who grew up in England…was used to getting up in the morning on to cold lino and having ice inside the bedroom windows. As the Monty Python lot (the Yorkshireman) said “I had it tough”. Cheers ~ Anni
Shelleymay

Yes, yes and yes. Looks like the perfect place to get away. Beautiful work Anni as always!
Anni Morris replied

Hi Shelley, Thanks muchly for your comment ;)) ~ Anni
Cathleen Taraw...

It is a bit like Corsiar bay in Lyttelton, Christchurch too :)
Anni Morris replied

Hello Cathleen. A guy from Christchurch bought this…it reminded him of holidays in the Marlborough Sounds…I daresay there are a few little bays which might fit this. Thank you ~ Anni :)
Cathleen Taraw...

Congratulations, you are featured on the New Zealand Made homepage :)
Anni Morris

YAY! Thanks Cathleen, I’ll go and have a looksie :) ~ Anni
EarthGipsy

Great work Anni. Very inviting!
Anni Morris replied

Thanks Earth, we all need a bit of r & r don’t we? Cheers ~ Anni :)
Terri Chandler

I love the detail in this piece. Beautiful work!
Anni Morris

Thanks DanceswithCats..it took numerous mixing to get the different greens. ~ Anni :)
catherine walker

It IS a beauty !!..great style

regards catherine
Anni Morris

Thank you Catherine, I rarely paint landscapes. Cheers ~ Anni :)
marlaakajake

This is a very happy place. I love happy~
Anni Morris

I love happy too marlaakajake. Thank you for your comment :) ~ Anni
Ellen

How beautiful…..well done!
Anni Morris replied

Thanks Ellen, Cheers ~ Anni :)
Carole Russell

yep – I could go there right now – lovely work. Your water and reflection is truely amazing
eddiepark

Lovely, love color tone.. great art piece.
Anni Morris

Hello Carole, Glad you like the painting, yes it does look relaxing and away from the rat race. Thank you. :) ~ Anni
Anni Morris

Thanks Eddie, They say green is relaxing don’t they? Cheers ~ Anni :)
Marilyn Harris

What a beautiful oasis you’ve created!!! Love it!!!
Anni Morris replied

Hi blossom, yes a tranquil retreat ~ I think we all need one now and then. Thank you ~ Anni :)
Artsez

Anni, I want to live here! Love your work!
Anni Morris replied

Thank you. Ha..ha..yes, it does look a restful place, all lush and green…I’ll race you there ;) ~ Anni
Ronald Rockman

Tis once again evoking a marvellous childhood memory, this time from the swap cards we used to treasure.
Thanks Anni for the memories.
Rock
Anni Morris

Thank you Rock, I always liked those picture books as a child with heaps of detail…things to discover on the page. I think the little place at the top of this picture looks a little spooky, haunted maybe. I had fun decided what to paint on the wee washing line too :) ~ Anni
Rick Todaro

Very Lovely Work ! Charming & uplifting on every level, your very talented.. well done !
Laurie Search

Just beautiful!!
stillpoint

Ah Anni…love the sentiment…the dream of what this work encapsulates so well. Thank you.
Wayne
Anni Morris replied

Yes. waking to the sound of bird song, living the simple life of no cell phones, pc’s or tv’s…just a bookcase full of foxed paperbacks, a few board games and pottering around the bush and lakeside. When time stands still (sigh). A guy from Christchurch bought this, as it reminded him of his favourite place in the Marlborough Sounds. Thanks ~ Anni :)
Mikyle

You’ve captured the idea of “just getting away” perfectly. You can really feel it.
I love your use of colour in this painting, and how the misty jungle in the background draws you in.
Anni Morris replied

Hi Mikyle, ah yes finding a quiet, tranquil haven where there are no pc’s, cell phones, or tvs…just old faded paperbacks at least 20 years old and well-worn board games. In reality I know I wouldn’t like to be without my pc for more than 4 days…I don’t have a cellphone I have to admit. There is something to be said for the simple pleasures in life, going for a walk and actually looking at what is around us…birds in the forest their calls, finding shells and treasures on a sea shore etc… Thanks for stopping by ;) ~ Anni
Mikyle

I so agree! I live on a farm where we don’t have a tv, computer, or anything like that, and I absolutely wouldn’t have it any other way!
I actually just arrived in London 2 days ago, so your painting took me back into the wild, away from the hustle and bustle of city life and people, and reminded me somewhat of home… Going for a walk in the forest or on a deserted beach would be so fantastic right now!
Anni Morris

London was my old territory…commuting like a sardine (without the oil)...riding the double deckers etc… visiting the markets, shopping (or window shopping) in Liberty’s- Regent Street, choosing cheese in Selfridges Food Hall, browsing around Covent Garden…enjoy what it has to offer ;) ~ Anni
Taylor Sawyer

Congrats on your feature! You are now invited to enter
this piece into Best of GREEN