Oak n' Elm

        Before the final burst of spring this is what we still saw; full of pale green now. Three houses down from us, these towers were nearly black in the evening sun. Looking almost as one massive blunt spire they weave together at this angle. They are irresistible when you need something quick to draw. Interrelated negative space from the ground to the sky.
        The farther oak is actually nearly hollow at the base -has been for years. Just waiting for the day it comes down. Me thinks the north one is a surviving elm. At one time they were a major part of the American landscape. Nice to have one around...
        You can look at the Thumbnails page for a close up detail of this drawing.
        We can post an older drawing of this duo in a few days for comparison as well.