"Tree Trek" sneak peek 1: Intro

Each chapter of my new book is headed with the name of a tree, accompanied by a pencil drawing and explanation of where that tree's genus is found in North America. These two features give the reader a nice informational overview for the upcoming chapter. 

I'm grateful for also being this book's visual artist. During the first few months of last year, I created the pencil drawings for each chapter, and also the watercolor painting that comprises the cover.

Appropriate for beginnings, here is my drawing for the Introduction showing the new sprout of an American basswood.