Living in a “Mediterranean” climate means living in a dry, temperate climate. Locally, we have a number of olive orchards which produce local oils that are tasty and delicious. Here is a tribute to them.
Besides commercial uses, olive trees are often used as decorative trees in one’s yard as they do require a lot of upkeep in terms of water – but the downside is a messy yard as the olives drop. Most people never consider using the olive fruit for anything at all.
I tried to simplify everything in this painting – trunks, field, crown of trees. At the same time, I tried to work on contrast and failed overall. It’s really a talent to get something dark enough on the first take! The trees on the left look like one in the foreground in overlapped by the leaves of the one further distant. And so on. However, getting out the paints every day is the goal, and practice, not making a “completed” painting is the whole point.
