The Olive Grove, Small Oil Painting of Olive Trees by Judy Batterson, Florida Artist

Olives have been cultivated for at least 5,000 years in the Mediterranean region. Did you know that olives grow in Florida, too? Groves are around Ocala and could be the next great crop from this area. Framed in a beautiful burnished gold plein air frame. 6x6" Oil Painting

The Olive Grove, Small Florida Oil Landscape of Olive Trees by Judy Batterson, Florida Artist

Florida growers may have discovered a new crop to take the place of orange groves. Olive trees are now being cultivated in parts of north central Florida. The olive groves have gnarled tree trunks that have textural beauty when seen in sunlight. Both groves, whether oranges or olives, are lovely to paint. 6x6" framed oil on canvas.

The Olive Grove, Oil Painting of Olive Trees by Judy Batterson, Florida Artist

"The Olive Grove" Olives have been cultivated for at least 5,000 years in the Mediterranean region. Did you know that olives grow in Florida, too? Groves are around Ocala and could be the next great crop from this area. — at CityArts Factory. 6 x 6 framed oil, $250, for the Reviving the Ancients art show in Downtown Orlando.