Tropics..The Basho Tree
“The Basho Tree” is part of the new Collection called “Tropics”, and is named after the famed poet Basho..
The Tropics collection of paintings are imbued with colour and light to reflect the intense heat of the climate...
Watercolour on Arches Hot Pressed Paper..
Matsuo Kinsaku was a Japanese poet who changed his name to ‘Basho’, after he was presented with a wide leafed banana tree (or Basho tree) by one of his disciples. Although the tree is rare in Japan and the climate too cold for it to bear fruit, Basho liked it because of its large, soft leaves. The Basho tree appeared frequently in his work. Poetgraves
Squalls shake the Basho
tree – all
night my basin echoes rain. Matsuo Basho
Tropics..The Basho Tree belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, All Around the Styles, Art Inspired by Dreams, AW Welcome Center, Contemporary Professional Painters and Sculptors, Decorative and Traditional Art, Everyday Life, Fine Arts, Impressionist Art, Light In The Darkness, Live, Love, Dream: May you have a Blessed Christmas Season , Prize Challenges!!, Safe Haven, The Patchwork , The true beauty, Tropical Art and Vibrant and Vivid Color Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Janis Zroback
A banana plant in the autumn gale
I listen to the dripping of rain
Into a basin at night
Cora Wandel
Janis, I love your art. You have a great gift for it. This is beautiful, as is all of your work. – Cora
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you my dear Cora, for loving my work…it is the greatest motivator to hear words like these…
Bill Gamblin
Janis…this is so so aweome….I love the tone…and the composition of this fabulous painting…
Janis Zroback replied
It is people like you Bill, whose lovely compliments inspire me to produce good work..thank you so much…
Susan Duffey
Another great painting -lovely distribution of colour and highlights.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Susan, for all your wonderful compliments on my work…I look at it with new eyes after reading your comments….
JennyDean
Fabulous Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Jenny…I’m glad you like it.
Janis Zroback
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. Matsuo Basho
catherine walker
fantastic janis..again the colours are so wonderful!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Catherine…I’m so pleased you like it.
Linda Callaghan
beautiful art Janis – oh I still do wish I could watch you paint …..would be such a delight
Janis Zroback replied
If I did not hate being photographed as much as I do, I would film a video and post it on my personal site…till then I can only describe it for those who don’t live near enough to attend one of my classes…I’m happy you’re enjoying my work Linda…thank you so much.
Holly Werner
Stunning Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Holly…glad you like it.
Solomon Walker
really beautiful in colours…very inviting!
Danilo Lejardi
Being a man from these latitudes I highly appreciate you´re working on this Tropics collection; it´s amazing!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Danilo…I’m so glad you like the series…
Alison Pearce
Gorgeous!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison…
sulaartist
Janis you are a great artist. I love all your beautiful work !!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Sula you are so great to take the time to go through my pages…there are roughly 400 pieces of work on show and many others hidden…I’m glad you are enjoying them…
Ron Moss
I found it, very nice Janis. The colours are stunning.
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks so much Ron…I’m glad you like it…thanks for taking the time to look…