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| Resurrection, 36x48", watercolor and sepia ink |
This live oak tree is right down the street from my house here in New
Orleans. It is a massive tree and has an enormous growth of ferns in the
middle of its limbs - known as Resurrection Ferns. This epiphyte
attaches to deep cracks of the tree's bark where a firm hold is easily
obtained and moisture is readily available during rainy spells. The most
dramatic quality of a Resurrection Fern is its ability to dry down to a
gray, brown, gnarled crispy appearance during hot weather. This defense
against heat and drought is actually a means of survival. However,
within hours of a rainfall, the Resurrection Fern springs back to life
with its green color and beautiful foliage: truly a remarkable thing to
see...and paint!
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