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[kacey]

They may be just a bit too "bushy": maybe with smaller convolution and softer lighting, you would have liked them more ?

I think you're absolutely right, whenever I try to do this type of trees they end up too bubbly looking and cartoonish, this is what bugs me about them. I've seen people do them in a much more elegant way then I've been able to achieve which is why I keep trying, but my hand just won't do the type of lines I'm after. I think it just boils down to practice, I really haven't worked on trees all that much, I imagine it's going to take a good deal more experience on my part before I'm able enough to do this style of trees on an actual map.

[Abu Lafia]

I think you're absolutely right, whenever I try to do this type of trees they end up too bubbly looking and cartoonish, this is what bugs me about them. I've seen people do them in a much more elegant way then I've been able to achieve which is why I keep trying, but my hand just won't do the type of lines I'm after. I think it just boils down to practice, I really haven't worked on trees all that much, I imagine it's going to take a good deal more experience on my part before I'm able enough to do this style of trees on an actual map.

Regarding the "tree nemesis" (and many other things in fact) a quote from one of the more spiritually inclined masters of drawing (for me at least ), Jean Giraud came to my mind: "When you draw, you must first cleanse yourself of deep feelings, like hate, happiness, ambition, etc."
Please take these oh so wise words with a grain of salt Kacey, since i'm rarely able to overcome them myself...

Would love to see an experiment thread of yours btw.!