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In June 2008, my dear friend Brenda called to tell me that the people were hoarding in to the self-pick orchards in Brentwood and were stripping the cherry trees. If I wanted some images, I’d better get out there quick. Life is always so full, and it was going to make me crazy to drop everything and drive an hour and a half each way. That evening Joe and I walked to the store in town and my eye was caught by color off to the left. I looked over to Jen’s yard, where the persimmon tree I’ve painted several times and the Graham Thomas roses that became Blossoming Hope are. The tree RIGHT NEXT to the persimmon tree is a Queen Anne cherry tree, full of gorgeous fruit. And next to that is a Bing cherry tree. This is such a message that life can really be simple and easy – and full of delightful surprises. I love how all the colors came through so bright and clear in this one.
April 2009
