Description

Wishing Tree Painting by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Wishing Tree Painting by P. Buckley Moss is a hand-signed original watercolor belonging to the Moss Painting Collection, the Moss One Girl Collection, and the Moss Christmas Collection. This one-of-a-kind original, which was used to create the limited edition print of the same name, is a heartwarming example of Moss’s ability to blend innocence, whimsy, and the spirit of the holidays.

Wishing Tree Painting features a sweet young girl in a soft red dress gazing lovingly at a Christmas tree — but this is no ordinary tree. Instead of ornaments, the branches are playfully adorned with tiny black cats, their elegant silhouettes curling like ribbons through the green boughs. The girl’s delighted expression captures the wonder of imagination and the joyful surprise of discovery.

Through this enchanting scene, Moss invites us to remember the childlike awe that defines the Christmas season — where wishes, playfulness, and love intertwine beautifully.

Style & Technique

Painted in Moss’s signature folk-modern watercolor style, Wishing Tree Painting combines minimalism with expressive warmth. Her loose, fluid brushwork gives the evergreen a sense of movement and light, while the crisp ink lines of the cats add structure and rhythm.

In Wishing Tree Painting the contrast of the child’s rosy tones against the cool greens of the tree creates visual harmony and emotional depth. Moss’s composition achieves balance through simplicity — every line purposeful, every hue gently layered to evoke comfort, curiosity, and joy.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Wishing Tree Painting is joyful, imaginative, and filled with the warmth of Christmas wonder. Moss often finds inspiration in childhood innocence and family traditions, celebrating the values of love, curiosity, and kindness.

In Wishing Tree Painting, Moss merges those themes with her characteristic humor and affection for animals. The cats — elegant, mischievous, and curious — echo the girl’s sense of playful awe. The title Wishing Tree suggests both a literal and emotional space where dreams take root, perfectly aligning with Moss’s lifelong message of hope and love shared through art.

Placement & Gift Ideas

As a hand-signed original watercolor, Wishing Tree Painting is ideal for holiday decor, nurseries, family rooms, or art collections celebrating Moss’s most whimsical works. Its charming subject matter and joyful tone bring delight to viewers of all ages.

Wishing Tree Painting makes an especially meaningful gift for families, cat lovers, or Moss collectors, embodying the warmth of the season and the spirit of imagination. Registered through Canada Goose Gallery in the buyer’s name with P. Buckley Moss, it offers authenticity and heirloom value.

The Magic of Owning an Original Artwork

There is something undeniably powerful about standing before an original work of art. Every brushstroke, every layer of paint, every subtle detail carries the hand, heart, and intention of the artist. Unlike a print, which can be duplicated and shared, an original is one-of-a-kind: a singular creation that exists nowhere else in the world.

To own an original is to hold the very moment of its creation, to feel the presence of the artist, and to experience the depth, texture, and energy that can never be fully captured in reproduction.

An original artwork is more than decoration; it is a legacy piece. It carries prestige, value, and a story that becomes part of your own. Collectors often describe the experience as intimate, a relationship with the artist and their vision, while also knowing they are investing in culture, creativity, and something that will endure.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact

P. Buckley Moss is known for her love of animals, particularly cats, which she often paints as companions in her whimsical scenes. In Wishing Tree Painting, the cats become ornaments of life and joy, symbolizing curiosity and comfort. Moss once described cats as “watchers of dreams,” a sentiment beautifully captured in this Christmas-themed fantasy where imagination and affection blend seamlessly.

💎 Collector’s Insight

Wishing Tree Painting is the original watercolor used to create the limited edition print of the same name, making it a significant and highly desirable piece within the Moss Christmas and One Girl Collections. Its hand-signed authenticity and registration through Canada Goose Gallery confirm its provenance and collectible importance.

Collectors cherish this artwork for its blend of charm, innocence, and festive cheer — a quintessential Moss masterpiece that celebrates both the whimsy of youth and the tenderness of the season.
Never printed or reproduced beyond its limited edition — this painting exists as a singular Moss original.

Hand Signed: “P Buckley Moss 2010” – Starting left continuing to center bottom.

Image Size: 9 1/16 inches x  8 1/8 inches.