Ancient Tree in a Bamboo Grove - Oil Painting

An ancient, moss-covered tree stands at the center of a tranquil bamboo grove. Painted in oil on canvas with thick, expressive brushstrokes and visible impasto. Soft morning light filters through tall bamboo stalks, casting delicate gold and green dapple on the trunk, moss, and fallen leaves. The bamboo forms vertical lines receding into a hazy, emerald background; foreground shows gnarled roots and a textured forest floor. Color palette rich in greens (emerald, olive, jade), earth tones (ochre, burnt umber), with cool blues in shadows. The composition uses a slightly low viewpoint, emphasizing the tree against the slender bamboo columns. The atmosphere is serene and timeless, with a gentle breeze suggested by wavering leaves and subtle highlights.