Tulip Magnolia Tree

Artist: Ginette Callaway
Title: Tulip Magnolia Tree

Media: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 650x650
Date: April 2010

Born in Alsace France, Ginette Callaway has had a love for art and nature since her childhood. She traveled a lot and saw the world and worked for CBS record before moving to the United States. After moving to the United States, she became self employed as an artist. Currently, Ginette is an independent, self-supporting artist working full time on her art. She states "I love painting, I love art, I love what I do." Ginette Callaway is known for her oil and watercolor paintings. This Painting is inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, like most of Ms. Callaway's work. She is very fond of the impressionism style, an art movement from the 19th century, and usually her art is based on this art. Carla Parris states about Callaways work that "Roots of trees come alive, skies become illuminated, water reflection are a world on their own, ripples of layered bright hues are a trademark in her paintings." She loves oil paintings and watercolor. I chose this work because I loved the abstract colors that are put on this tree. They are bright and vibrant and not like an ordinary tree, yet it is clear it is a tall standing tree. The colors come together so radiantly and full. It reminds me of trees in the spring when they are so full of life, just like flowers blooming, trees are an important part of seasons. Trees are everywhere in nature and though the season may change, they are still there.