tree story #17 finished

Just finished another Tree Story for the big show in March - this was last week in progress:

So I finished it up, and I won't unveil the full image until the actual gallery show but I'll give little detail images just to tease you & bring your attention to little things I like about it.

Part of the text in the story - and highlights off wet varnish.

Actual valley oak leaves, also covered in wet varnish - and one of what are becoming my signature birds:

It took me a little time to decide, the title of this is "Reunion" (Tree Story #17) and I'll post more on the story part some time later on my Tree Stories blog - I've got to hit more canvas now!