A Little Bit 'o' Nature

As I was trying to concentrate on the workshop I was also being pulled by some wonderful bits of nature. Paper Bark Birch Trees that happily surrendered a bit of their bark for me to experiment with some calligraphy nibs on. I was enthralled by these trees - their leaves offering a gentle susserus that soothed me.

Since y'all have seen so much in the last few days I thought the a few, gentle, photographs would be enough. I want to wander through a glade filled with Paper Bark Birches now. I took them for granted when I lived back East I think. What amazing, beautiful trees the are~