This Gulmohar tree is quite a resplendent sight in full bloom and looks equally impressive in its current skeletal form, awaiting the fresh leaves of spring. Having observed it through all seasons last year (during my numerous evening walks) I can't help but appreciate how cycles of change and growth are so effortless in Nature...perhaps the only thing that resists change in life is - the conditioned human mind.
While sketching, I was thinking...a hint of color might just make this drawing a bit more interesting...but there was not a single leaf in sight. Minutes before completion, a beautiful Brahminy Kite glided elegantly and perched itself on a branch, ensuring a wonderful finishing touch by Nature.
25 comments:
nice nice!
Gulmohur is also called 'the fire tree' when full in blossom!
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Fantastic skeletal...and the Bkite gives a gr8 touch to your drawing...wonderful sketch:)
i love the cold sensation this tree gives.
Wonderful and "branched" illustration.
It's just genial and fantastick!!! I and my sister liked it so much!!! Bravo, friend! =)
Great illo of this wonderful tree.
hello! your cards had arrived a couple of weeks ago but i always forgot to tell you...thank you! they are beautiful and will treasure them!
I'm loving the detail in the tree...and the dash of color really adds an interesting visual element to the scene. I really like this...good job!
i love birds.
i adore trees.
and nothing is more beautiful than the nature.
your sketchbook sunday no.5 made cry...
xxoo
Love the tree!! Wonderful detail, the bird is a great touch!!
Hi doodle man or woman,
your drawings are very cool and beautiful! Thank for posting them! Congratulations!
Beautiful illo! Great details & Great post. Love your Sketchbook Sundays :D
I always love the effortless feel of your drawings, and your catching moments with your out-of-the-house journeys!
very beautiful! that's an impressive tree!
Beautiful sketch. Really love the line work. Also love the cartoon for IF with Batman; perfect.
wonderful! I love the little spot of color and interest the kite provides. I look forward to your next sunday sketch!
a gorgeous drawing--and the bird really makes it
it is a beautiful illustration! that tree is wonderful
So beautiful. And how accommodating of the kite.
Wonderful use of the space for this dramatic tree - nice serendipity.
great touch of colour on the bird!
Wow, truly extraordinary!
Wow. You really have a keen eye for observation, and the ability to see beauty in everyday surroundings..it is always great to see your work and words. And with your patience, the lovely kite added that wonderful spot of color for you. Wonderful!! Have a super weekend ahead.
so lovely, the Kite is just so perfect.
Trees are so special.
>Aarti,
A lot of other trees with red blossoms, like some in America and Oceania region are also called by that name. It's a nice folk description, that came before Botanical nomenclature.
>Enigma,
Thanks for the update :)
>Lakhsmita,
Hope it was in a good way.
>Daniel,
Thanks! Doodle guy it is :)
>Shirley,
Isn't observing nature all about patience?
The Kite was a happy accident, glad you all like it. Thanks for all the kind words folks!
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