The disciplines of art and science are easily connected and artists who are inspired by the natural world, observe and study its beauty, patterns, and shapes, as well as light and color.

We often notice the diversity of tree leaves, bark, nuts, seeds, and flowers, but have you considered the variety of tree shapes? Observing winter trees is an ideal time to compare the shapes. Sketch the shapes you see or as in the following video, paint some of the basic shapes.