Blooming tree, oil on canvas 36X48
Original oil painting by Olena McMurtrey
 
With the big winter this year, I cannot wait for the sunny spring days filled with vibrant colors of blooming trees and air filled with sweet fragrances. Especially cherry blossoms, magnolias, apple trees, and almond orchards hold a special place in my heart. When warm winds pick up flowers from the trees, they dance like tiny ballerinas against the blue sky and lush green leaves.