Olive Tree 2

I know box canvases aren't supposed to need framing, thouigh I still think they do, but I can see this in a square frame with a mount cut to fit - think it would look good. Works very well, with the sea as a backdrop.

Just having a look at your olive tree. I don't know whether the sharp curves of the diamond are as kind to the gentleness of this particular tree as, say, a hexagon would be? I think Robert's suggestion of putting it in a square frame might lessen the sharpness though, it's a good thought. For composition though I prefer the seascape....because of its branches the tree is necessarily centred, and I think the seascape has better balance. Is this a very old tree? It has lots of character, and the sea in the background works especially well.

Thanks to Robert and Ruth for your comments. I think it is very old tree as the growth looked very fresh after a very severe pruning. I loved the contrast between sky and soil as well the lovely old tree. I'll look into framing this one, a few goes in photoshop to play with different styles perhaps.

I agree with you this triangle shape suits the tree very nicely, its a love painting.

I think I prefer the seascape in this format. You are enjoying yourself.

Thanks for your comment on my tree Gary. See why you liked this olive tree so much; beautiful shape and really like the scattered foliage, which gives an impression of warm, sea breeze. It's easy to take trees for granted but they really are extraordinay living things.