Lone Cypress, Coastal Oil Painting by Judy Batterson

"Lone Cypress" is probably the most painted tree on the coast of California. This painting happened because this Florida girl took a trip to Carmel and stayed on the 17 Mile Drive. I had always wanted to see this famous tree, and there is was in front of me! The high rocky coastline of the area took my breath away. And now I know why artists paint the water in the Pacific with a lot of pthalo blue...because it is that color! Amazing! This painting is a commission for a resident of the area. 8 x 10" original oil on canvas.