I have found the best time of the year to see what is hidden under the leaves is in the winter, when the trees are bare and there is nothing to hide the "skeleton". Branches 1
This of course does not hold true for the evergreens with the exception of the Tamarack, which sheds its needles each year.
Looking at trees in winter gives a better understanding of the shape of each kind of tree, how they differ from one another and the differences between trees of the same type.Branches 2
The ACEO shown here are all original watercolour paintings using Artist quality Winsor & Newton paint on either 140lb. or 300lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. They are priced at $20.00 each and sold unframed. If you would like more information about ACEO please go to my post on 11 March 2010.
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