Winter..The Trees-Waiting
“Waiting is part of the Trees, Semi-Abstract, and Winter Collections...Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed Paper…see others below…
The Trees are frozen in Silence…Waiting.
Sadness is but a part of it all,
Coming so relentlessly in the morning,
The offscouring of dreams.
Why do you run?
The Birch tree does not run.
Stripped of his leaves by the cold winds,
Waiting silently all winter,
Without complaint.
Standing deep in the snow,
Without motion.
He knows the cold will go away,
That the sun will warm the grass green,
And give back his leaves,
And lure back his birds.
He knows that only fools are not sad. J. Kavanaugh
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Janis Zroback
The Birch tree does not run.
Stripped of his leaves by the cold winds,
Waiting silently all winter,
Without complaint
Standing deep in the snow,
Without motion.
Ciska
Wow Janis this is so wonderful, you really are a very clever and talented lady, to achieve what you do with your paintings is fannnntastic, I could never do it!!! Keep up the great work, I love it all!!!
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely thing to say Ciska…I’m so happy my work resonates with you, and you take the time to come by to tell me so…I really appreciate it…thank you so much.
DanaMS
This is absolutely gorgeous work Janis! Fantastic colors!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so glad you love it and chose it as a favourite Dana…nice to see you too…thank you so much…
I’m creating a winter calendar, but I keep editing it as I finish new paintings…I wonder if it will ever be finished, as I love painting winter so much. :)))
DesignsByDeb
Beautiful work, Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Deb….glad you like it…
Bill Gamblin
Janis…why do I get the feeling you are trying to take me away every time I look at your paintings…thanks…I am very impressed and can’t wait to see more
Janis Zroback replied
That’s so nice of you Bill…If the work takes you away, then I have succeeded and that makes me very happy…thank you so much.
catherine walker
That’s beautiful janis..well done!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Catherine….
JennyDean
fantastic again Janis
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Jenny…
ANNETTE HAGGER
Love the texture and the vibrant colours, beautiful work Janis!...anna ; )
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Anna…I’m pleased you like it.
Karin Taylor
whoaa, that’s incredible, yes, really it is!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Karin…I’m glad you think so…
GloriaDK
wow Janis this is gorgeous, one of my favourites. Outstanding colour and composition too.
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks so much Gloria….I’m so pleased that you like it.
AndyReeve
POW!!!!!!! straight beteen the eyes. Love it
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Andy….I hope it did not hurt. :))...glad you like it.
GEORGE SANDERSON
Superb, Janis !!!
looks like a stainted glass window !
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much George…that’s one of the effects I was after…
Jim Phillips
These are some of the most colorful ones you do. Love it.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Jim…I’m so glad you do…
Linda Callaghan
gorgeous colours Janis – you can see this one is waiting for the warmer months to gets its cloak of leaves….looking forward to that painting
Janis Zroback replied
This is a little more like a semi-abstract…In painting it, I was concentrating on the negative areas, which I show as more fragile, almost like glass, and the network design of the very strong branches…the power of the trees to withstand the onslaught of winter as a metaphor for the power of people to combat anything if they support each other…so too, the concept of waiting patiently….for all things must pass…glad you like it Linda…thanks so much.
Linda Callaghan
thank you for the info. Janis appreciated….a lot of thought goes into your paintings and it shows!
Janis Zroback replied
I never want to come across as preaching through art..that being said, all the paintings have a bit more meaning than what you see on the surface…usually the verse that accompanies the painting gives a hint of what was in my mind at the time…
Linda Callaghan
I do not see you as a preacher Janis far from it so never think that..more of a a teacher!!! and i a willing pupil ! :-) love all your work and the poetry, writings that come with them
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks again Linda…I just wanted to clarify what I feel about my own work…I’m sp pleased you like what I do..
Alison Pearce
Gorgeous!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison…
Joanne Bradley
I have to say that the first thing I noticed was all the geometric patterns created by the tree branches, quite fascinating!
Janis Zroback replied
My reply to Linda explains what it’s all about..glad you like it Joanne…thanks so much.
BLYTHART
After seeing this and your apple I am definitely going to put you on my Watchlist!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much for placing me on your watchlist…I hope you continue to enjoy viewing my work…
Sebastian Mac...
Cool!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…
Solomon Walker
super mix of glowing colours…always perfectly painted! magical!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Solomon…magic is what I’m trying to achieve….
krafty
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Cynthia…I really appreciate the honour…
Tara Sheffer-A...
Excellent colors!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Tara…
David Lade
That blue is so intense – and it combines so well with the other strong colours. Lovely work Janis!
Janis Zroback
Thank you so much David…I’m happy that you like it.
aaeiinnn
the vibrant colours in your work enchant me
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so happy to see that..thank you so much…
autumnwind
wow. intense color. gorgeous!!! love this!!! : ))
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much….very nice of you…
ellcot 21 days ago
Janis, I’ve missed so much lately! This is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Just love it!