[23] Today’s prompt is Lean on Me.
How does wind affect trees? Find a windy area and journal the lean of the trees.

Living on a coast is a great place to find windbent trees. And the Albany Bulb has a magnificent selection. I love how the crowns angle away from the wind, how they make a compass pointing North East, how they crest over like waves thundering down to shore. The more I look, the more arcs and arches I see. Next time you meet a windbent tree, take your time and really LOOK. Mysteries will begin to appear.

I think this sketch got complicated, but I really wanted to show both the scene and the space. From the low path you can see all three trees at once, and they make an interesting triad of forms. I really love these three trees. They are so dramatic.

Featured trees: unknown, but they look like waves cresting.

Inspiration: Check out these dramatic windbent trees!

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About the #ArborApril challenge

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#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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