#pinus strobus

“Und dann erinnerte er mich an die sieben Kiefern, und ich sah uns dort stehen unter dem erfrischenden Wind, mit entblößten Armen."  Siegfried Lenz, Heimatmuseum

Tea Time: Pine Needle Teas

Temperatures are cooling in the northern hemisphere, which has me looking forward to drinking more hot tea. Making tea is a simple way to try edible plants you’ve never tried before, which I have demonstrated in past posts about pineapple weed and chicory. Believe it or not, I’m interested in trying teas made from other plants besides weeds, which has led me to start a new series of posts. It’s…

I went on a group hike that was all about learning to identify trees in the winter. I think I learned a lot! Though my ultimate goal of Knowing All The Trees is still a ways off. I've got to get my notes out and match them up to the rest of my pictures, then I'll post all the ones we learned about.

Pinus strobus, white pine. Doing a series of graphite drawings of kirin-beasts inspired by familiar trees. It’s something relaxing to do as the days grow shorter.

Prints and other products available through my society6: https://society6.com/product/pinus-strobus_print 

Also available as a print: Salix babylonica.

Caran d’Ache Grafwood pencils in sketchbook, approx. 9 x 12″.