This is a painting of the most photographed tree - The Burmis tree which is believed to be seven hundred years old. Art historian Mr John Spike's critique:
Your watercolor of the Burmis tree is completely successful -- we understand
the special historical resonance of the tree without having to read the
caption. The glimpse of the sun is a great way to indicate the passage of
countless days. The tree is a like a person and like a cross -- it's left
to the viewer to decide. This watercolor stands out in your works because
the composition is strongly focussed on an image that will remain fixed in
our visual memories. I recommend that you plan all your compositions
as carefully as this one.
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