There is a beautiful olive tree in one of the courtyards at the school in Olhao, Portugal http://www.artinthealgarve.com
Not only does it provide shade, beauty and olives – it also provides endless shadow play observation – which is what this watercolour sequence is all about.
I have spent time in ancient olive groves where I have been mesmerised by their life force and could well imagine the Ents of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth.
The olive tree symbolises peace.
The olive tree is surely the richest gift of Heaven. Thomas Jefferson.
A Bientôt
My Life as an Artist (2) 
I love all trees but olive trees have something special…:)
They do indeed…..thank you:)x
Heavenly, sinply beautiful!
Thank you – so pleased you enjoyed…Janet x
I love how you captured the elegance and stateliness of the olive tree here, Janet — a wonderful tribute. 🙂
Thank you so much – Janetx
Excellent.
Thank you – much appreciated. Janet
How you capture the sense of light and colour so amazingly is a wonder to me.
Thank you – it’s all about observation – which you master in your writing. Janet.
Beautiful work as always Janet 🙂
Thank you, Gil – have a beautiful weekend. x
Ahhhh…the shadow play around that tree is to die for! Gorgeous, as usual! xxx
Thank you Dina…I am back there this coming Thursday:)xxx
Thank you so much xxx