Enchanted Path is a painting by AnnaJo Vahle which was uploaded on September 26th, 2012.
Enchanted Path
I have been painting at the Enchanted Forest for about twenty years, even before it was developed as a sanctuary. In fact, I was there painting in... more
by AnnaJo Vahle
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Title
Enchanted Path
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
I have been painting at the Enchanted Forest for about twenty years, even before it was developed as a sanctuary. In fact, I was there painting in plein air on opening day. Yes, politicians, reporters, and other visitors watched as I painted. It was fun with all the live music and festivities around me.
This is one of the many trails at the Enchanted Forest Santuary. This particular scene is on the Ridge Trail. This is an Oak scrub habitat. There are five basic habitat types in the Enchanted Forest Santuary: oak scrub, mesic and hydric hammock, basin swamp, and scrubby flatwood. Wildlife species found here include the Eastern indigo snake, Florida scrub lizard, gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, and bobcat.
I included a little gray squirrel in this painting. You can see him on the left center part of the path. He is looking through the leaf litter for some tasty morsels. Most likely, he is looking for some acorns. At the foot of the oak trees, are scrub palms and young cabbage palms. There is also a wonderful wealth of plant life in the Santuary. Both temperate and subtropical species grow here together.
The Enchanted Forest Santuary was the first property purchased by the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program. It is the EEL Program's “flagship” sanctuary. The 472-acre Forest is part of a sanctuary network the EEL Program is establishing throughout Brevard County. The Forest is located in the southern limits of the City of Titusville. It is east of Orlando and just about three of four miles from the Kennedy Space Center.
I believe this is a perfectly named magical place.
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September 26th, 2012
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Comments (41)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding fall composition, lighting, shading, colorful trees and lovely artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest GLIMMERS OF GOLD EARLY AUTUMN TREES AND LEAVES
R W Goetting
A very serene image AnnaJo, so nice to view. If you don't mind, I think I will just wander right in...........FV!!!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
;-) Thank you, R W. You are most welcome to wander in. Thank you for you visit, comment, and f/v
Jon Emery
Wonderful work! I'm happy to feature this on the "Story Tellers" group home page! Thanks for your submission!!
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your amazing artwork has been FEATURED in MOUSE!! Thanks for your great support and participation! MOUSE has created a new contest for Sept - INTENSE EMOTION. Please check it out and submit your best image meeting the criteria today. Cheers, Barbara F/V
Lesa Weller
AnnaJo, the detail, the colorful palette and your experience with the Sanctuary add life and warmth to this piece. I love the squirrel! Great work! f/v
Constantinos Charalampopoulos
It's really beautiful path AnnJo and you gave the color palette of this beautiful nature very succesfully .I can see your love for nature ! F/V
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Oh, how wonderful is this painting, AnnaJo ! You express so marvelously your deep fascination for nature in your works. Love a lot the sense of mystery you created here. Superb work ! f,v
Jenny Rainbow
Im in awe with this color palette and rich light on the forest path, you've done a beautiful job, AnnaJo!
Nick Boren
WOW AnnaJo... this is an amazing work of art and it just draws the viewer right into it. :-) fv
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Nick. I am flattered and pleased with your comment and f/v