How to tell you about this place? This place called, Through the Trees…
A place I hold in the depths of my imagination. A place I long to escape to. A place so magical and enchanted, that only in dreams, can we venture there…
About 7 years ago, I had a certain dream. In this dream, I saw the most beautiful cloud filled sky, illuminated by lights glowing in the distance.
There was a full moon, and the stars almost winked when they twinkled.
I saw a hill, covered in trees.
And, in this dream, the leaves fell off of the trees in one fell swoop, and fluttered away like birds.
Coming from beyond the trees, way in the distance, I could hear music and laughter.
I could hear a carousel, and the crackling of popcorn.
I could almost smell cotton candy.
I closed my eyes, and I saw the most magical place ever.
A place I can not describe.
It was like a carnival village, or even an old fashioned fair…
Everything sparkled and glowed.
I felt the purest childlike happiness in my heart.
The happiness made me feel like I could fly.
People were in costume, and it seemed like it could have been 100 years ago, or longer.
There were little pastry shops and candy stands, bursting with goodness.
Old fashioned treats and song everywhere.
Masks and dance.
Jugglers and magicians.
A puppeteer and his incredible theater.
It was so enchanting, that I can not find the words to describe it all.
But perhaps, you know of this place as well?
Now, in this dream I speak of, as I stood looking through the tree grove –
I saw two people emerge, who had been at the magical place beyond the trees…
They seemed to be dressed up, maybe even in costume.
And the only sign, telling me they had been there,
was the lollipop carried by the lass, and the balloon carried by the lad.
They had been there.
To that place.
And I knew, they held delightment filled secrets, gathered…
Through the Trees…
I started this piece in my mind, years ago. But it wasn't until this past summer that I began sketching and painting it.
Through the Trees will be a series.
A place I would like to visit often.
And, who knows who else we might spot, coming back from their adventures…?
Through the Trees (16" x 20")
is now available
ps: My brother and I have been working on music for this series for several months. He moved to LA and is super busy filming. He actually finished a small piece to it early on, but we plan to work more on it in the coming weeks. Here are some snippets of songs he has composed for some of my work. (we are also working on a cd, so we can share some of our music in 2011, with new songs by both him and I)
I love this painting and your description of your dream. Some dreams are just so real and magical that they stay with you. I had a dream like that the other night which I just had to write down as soon as I woke up. It was one of those dreams where you wake up smiling. I can see it in my head and would love to paint it like you have done. I sometimes sketch scenes from dreams but have only painted one. I look forward to hearing your music but will look tomorrow as nearly bed time now. Your post has popped up here at 22.45-I wonder what time it is in Arizona-the same thing happened last night!
x
Beautiful ^____^
Oh Vanessa…
This painting has stolen my heart!! The story and the painting….I want to be in THAT world. I adore the wee lad and lass. Oh Vanessa…those clouds!! They are amazing and I am in LOVE with those clouds. OH how I wish I had a secret stash of money to buy this painting for myself. But alas ~ I do not. Maybe, someday, it might be offered in print form…
Thank you for sharing:
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
Hermoso…
Hi, Vanessa! How neat that you created a painting based on a dream, and to think that you had the dream about 7 years ago! Wow, it obviously had a profound impact on you and must have seemed so real. The painting is beautiful and makes me wish I could jump in and go to that magical place through the trees . . . .
This series would make a wonderful book.
My heart just stopped. oh.
How perfectly lovely! I love everything and anything to do with trees, so I am especially excited to see future pieces in this series. Just beautiful!
Your vision is so intriguing, and your painting so phenomenal….I love how you painted the trees and the clouds. I have a great appreciation for clouds, real and crafted. Your clouds are delightful and moody at the same time.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation.
Hugs,
Terri
Dont you love it when you can visualize a painting before you’ve even touched brush to canvas? Love this story!
Toma
Oh it’s just beautiful Vanessa, I can’t wait to see your upcoming ‘Through the Trees’ paintings too. And music…oh my, marvelous!
Jamie 🙂
Beautiful. I love the clouds, the trees, the 2 figures and The DREAM. I want ot go to that place.
This is a very pretty painting… the sky looks very much like the sky does in photos that you share on your blog… Can’t wait to see it in person, sis!
P.S. I just choreographed a dance to your music… I will show it to you next week when I see you… Promise to take me vintage shopping?? I want some cool new old things…
A Peculiar Day’s music gave me chills….a feeling of “where does the time go?”
Big big sigh…I am in love with this…
Good to hear you are working with your brother. It sounds like a wonderful project.
XO
So so stunning. So magical!!!
x
Dear girl! This is amazing. Stunning and precious! The trees are like the trees on the way to my parents home way in the country. J’adore! keep dreaming. Blessings friend.
How BEAUTIFUL, Vanessa! I could envision the scene in my mind before I even spotted the faerie folk. Very magical and oh so breathtaking. Can’t wait to see the others in the series. What a fun collaboration with your brother! Much continued success with the project!!! xoxo Theresa
oh my god!!! i think this piece of art is the most wonderful and dreamy i’ve ever seen!!!
SO so beautiful!!! What a delight!
Love it! And I actually had a caramel corn sort of smell in my nose the whole time I read this post, so very good you are, with your descriptions! 🙂
Oh! This is ever so mysteriously splendid!! I should love to take a stroll through these magical woods!! Wishing you a lovely week, Miss Vanessa!!!
This is beautiful! So magical. I would love to visit these woods. Good luck with the series. Looking forward to seeing more.
Breath taking..
Amazing, V. So hauntingly gorgeous and sweet. You blow me away with your depth and talent. Xo
Enchanting ….
Louise
This is what I love about the power of dreams. They can give us deeper creativity and transform our lives. I wish your brother all the best with his music.
Dearest Vanessa,
Thank you for transporting me into your magical world, yet once again. Looking from the hill beyond to the trees my weary heart has been lifted resting peacefully in your beautiful cotton candy clouds.
Thank you Beloved One for the gift of you.
Much love,
Cori
Such a beautiful dream. I had a dream long time ago that one day I will illustrate with needle felted characters.
The two figures look like you and Mr. Loveee.
Magical!!!!
Warm wishes /Therese