Backyard Apple Tree (2025) is an expressive plein-air oil painting by Brandon Waite, capturing the twisting form and lively energy of an apple tree in winter light. Loose, confident brushstrokes convey the movement of its branches against a warm backdrop of autumnal reds and browns. The grassy foreground adds a grounding note of green, balancing the vibrancy of the scene. Painted from life, this 12″ × 6″ piece celebrates the raw, textured beauty of nature in its seasonal transitions—perfect for collectors who appreciate painterly landscapes rich with character and immediacy.

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Size: 12 x 6 x 1.75 inches
Medium: Oil Paint on Oil Ground Baltic Birth Panel
Framing: Unframed
Signed: Yes, on the back
Year: 2025