SOLD – Late Night June–Almost Seeing the Moon Between These Trees

SOLD “Late Night June–Almost Seeing the Moon Between These Trees” by Molly Ovenden

Original. Acrylic on Watercolor Paper. Unframed. Part of the “Scrapings” Collection.

Approximate Dimensions:
11 inches x 15 inches

How did it get its title?
I’ve been fascinated by the color green in nature since I was a kid. And, the way summer leaves flicker sunlight that seems to last into late nights is such a comfort. I feel like I’m lying down on my back and actually resting in June–on the longest day and the breeze is even more refreshing than a misty glass of tart lemonade with droplets of evening heat condensing.

Something I love about this painting is…
The progression of greens. There’s so much movement that’s streaking across the page–across the painting!–that my imagination is so invested in the story. The yellow sits in sunny companionship with all of the greens and amidst the motion of changeable greenery; it feels calm and still over my soul.

One more thing…
(Here’s a draft of a little something I wrote, inspired by this piece.)

For such a day as this
Coolness beckons June’s heat
Hovering over my forehead
A sweetest embrace, a gentle kiss

For such a June as today
Humidity lifts the most blue
Bidding farewell to daydreams
A sweetest reality, a prayer to stay

For such a calm as weekends
Chilled breezes surround us
Quenching thirsty times of
A sweetest memory, a moment with friends

For such a day as glory
Paused in clear skies
Stargazing amongst moonlight
A sweetest glance, an untold story

For such a day it’s been
Tranquility soothes frazzled minds
Comforting joys shared in gratitude
A sweet thank you…
Until next time…but, when?