The Trees
From the Series “The Trees” a Study in Pastel….
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed,
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Song by Joyce Kilmer


The Trees belongs to the following groups:
Green!, Mixed Media and Vibrant and Vivid ColorAvailable for sale as Cards and Matted Prints

Janis Zroback, 2 months ago
While I’m working on the next painting in the series, I thought I would give you something new to look at….a Study in Pastel…
Erin Lyall, 2 months ago
Beautiful.. the colours are so rich, I love your work.
KBSImages, 2 months ago
I remember this poem so well, plus I grew up not far from the Joyce Kilmer National Forest. I liked the other one, but I like the extra color in this one. Your work is just AMAZING!!!! You are definatly blessed with a gift!
Janis Zroback in reply to Erin Lyall’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Erin…I’m always amazed that people take the time to comment on my work….
Janis Zroback in reply to KBSImages’s comment, 2 months ago
It is an incredibly small world…as I uploaded these two works, which are similar in feeling, I was doubtful about whether I would find words to go with a pastel study….the song popped into my head, and I thought “that’s it…look no further….it’s bit sentimental, but why not? We certainly need it right now….thanks for loving my work….
coppertrees, 2 months ago
Wonderful Tree and the colors are brillant
JennyDean, 2 months ago
Great work of art.
Anne Staub, 2 months ago
Even better. Stunning work.
Helene Kippert, 2 months ago
Gorgeous!
Janis Zroback in reply to coppertrees’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Vickie for all your compliments on my work…
Janis Zroback in reply to JennyDean’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you so much Jenny….
Janis Zroback in reply to Anne Staub’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks again…I’m so pleased that you like my work…
Janis Zroback in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks so much Helene, for taking the time to comment on my work..
Mui-Ling Teh, 2 months ago
Lovely colors in the leaves and texture in the trunk.
Janis Zroback in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you for all your great comments on my work Mui-Ling….
Maya -, 2 months ago
You certainly have an incredible skill with colour. This image is stunning!
Janis Zroback in reply to Maya -’s comment, 2 months ago
Maya, thanks so much for all your great comments on my work…
iCandor, 2 months ago
Your passion for colour is music to my eyes. Wonderful composition, decadently beautiful. Amazing talent, Janis.
Janis Zroback in reply to iCandor’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you…I do love intense colour…Here we only have brilliant colour for a few months, so I have to create it for myself….
kimbaross, about 1 month ago
Superb.
Janis Zroback in reply to kimbaross’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you so much….