Angel Oak
John’s Island, South Carolina
17 November 1997
Watercolor on cold press Lana paper
6 x 4", archival mat & backing to 10 x 8"
US $195 (includes USPS Priority Shipping)
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Back to Charleston after the tour. I was finally able to get the keys to the apartment, paint the interior and, wonder of wonders, move in. Once settled, I started hustling work performing in restaurants and hotels and making short excursions to perform elsewhere. My idea was to try to work locally as much as possible. It had been clear for some time that touring was not good for my well-being.
In the meanwhile, I took Charleston to heart, examining every bit I could.
Early on, I visited Angel Oak Tree with paint kit in hand. A massive structure, I remember sitting back a bit, trying to take it all in. But no matter how many times I started the underlying drawing, I could only seem to capture a section of the tree so finally surrendered and painted just that, a section. After having looked at the painting over the years, I feel as though I must have been sitting just under the tree within its branches.
Touted as the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi, maybe the venerable magic of the tree naturally envelopes its visitors.
Be sure to visit The Tree if you're ever in the Charleston area. It's a one of a kind experience.
Angel Oak
