Finding Gold

This painting is called “Finding Gold.” A forest of tall trees with varying shades of reddish bark parts to reveal this single golden-toned tree in the center, with its roots spreading elegantly into the foreground.

Finding Gold. 12" x 16", Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee
Finding Gold. 12″ x 16″, Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee

I can imagine walking through these sunny woods and coming across this gold tree with the interesting above-ground roots, feeling lucky to discover it. The lucky golden tree is lit up by warm sunshine, in this special spot hidden in the woods, peacefully silent except for the calls of birds overhead.

Close-up: Finding Gold. 12" x 16", Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee
Close-up: Finding Gold. 12″ x 16″, Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee

The sunlight is so brilliant here that the background is almost completely washed out, but if you look closely, you can see in the distance the hints of other trees.

Close-up: Finding Gold. 12" x 16", Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee
Close-up: Finding Gold. 12″ x 16″, Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee

The bright warm palette of yellow, orange, pink and red is made more intense by the few deep purple shadows, and the emerald green leaf canopy across the top.

Close-up: Finding Gold. 12" x 16", Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee
Close-up: Finding Gold. 12″ x 16″, Oil on Canvas, © 2016 Cedar Lee

The painting continues all around the edges of the gallery-wrapped canvas.

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