[17] Today’s prompt is Trees & People
Draw people interacting with trees, or explore how how people set the scale for a tree. You might sit at a cafe and draw the trees nearby, including the people.

The lithe and nimble branches of a blue palo verde beckon for a stroke and a hug. The bark is more like skin…and has a wonderful similarity to my aging skin, heh. Woobles and wrinkles, elbows and knees. It’s so healing to run my hands on the branches and to feel all the beautiful imperfections in this perfectly beautiful tree. To feel the energy and life in the tree. Big thanks to my sister for introducing me to this wonderful new friend!

Featured tree: Blue palo verde ~ Partkinsonia florida

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About the #ArborApril challenge

Join the month of drawing and journaling trees!

#ArborApril2025 is a combo challenge with #NatureJournalingApril, a month-long sketching & journaling challenge hosted by Cathy Raingarden, Kate Rutter, and the Wild Wonder Foundation. Each day in April, create a page in your sketchbook or nature journal based on the daily prompt from the prompt list. If you post on social media, use hashtags #ArborApril2025 and #NatureJournalingApril.

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