Stand Together: Original 36″ x 18″

$1,300.00

Out of stock

Here is “Stand Together.”

Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Stand Together depicts twin trees growing from the same spot in the ground.

Although the painting is filled with bright light, the photo that inspired it was actually taken at night, the source of light coming from a street lamp shining through the fog.

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

In the painting, however, the time of day is not clear. What stands out most is the bold form of the two tall trees, growing together side-by-side.

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

The painting is full of movement and loose, abstract forms, the artist’s hand evident through the bold brush strokes.

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Up close, you’ll notice the thick textures in the paint.

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Beads of bright white light burst through the thin gap between the towering twin trees, creating a dramatic effect.

Close-up detail: Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Detail: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Whenever I see trees growing so close together like this, I can’t help but anthropomorphize them, carried away by the lovely symbolism of the image.

Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

The trees represent unity and resilience, standing together and supporting each other through thick and thin.

Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Artist with art: Stand Together. 36″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2023 Cedar Lee

Prints of this painting are available.

This painting can be displayed on its own, or as a complement to “Mt. Tabor Morning.”

This art evokes a feeling of tranquility, encouraging viewers to appreciate the natural world and to find inspiration and hope in its beauty.

Paintings for home and office by Portland Oregon Artist Cedar Lee
Paintings by Cedar Lee. (Left:) Mt. Tabor Morning. (Right:) Stand Together. © 2023 Cedar Lee

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Stand Together: Original 36″ x 18″”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Share On:

Scroll to Top