The other morning I was out painting a scene I’ve already posted. Well, having not seen anyone on the trail that morning, I decided to practice connecting with trees.
Having just read the “Trees” section of Heaven is a Garden,” by Jan Johnson, I decided to test the ideas she put forward about tree energy. Pines offer clarity, and to connect with this energy you must sit under, or put two hands on the tree. Think of your dilemmas, and let you mind go blank. Whether something comes to you or not, remember to thank the tree.
While I was touching the tree, I had the subtle idea to go down to the marsh further up the trail. I thanked the tree, and walked to the marsh. Upon facing the treeless expanse, I saw a white creature walking around. “A sheep,” I thought to myself. And processed it’s low squat as that of a domesticated animal. It didn’t make sense, though, as I saw white tails flipping up and around the white sheep. It was a herd of White Tailed Deer. This cannot be a sheep. It must be an albino deer.
Pretty cool. I was moved by the service the tree meditation played, I was also relieved to see an animal in pure white// it was like seeing a unicorn. I decided to sit and paint the scene, as shown above. I have not added the white deer, but I did add White Birch to the scene, which actually existed throughout the marsh.
Chadd G Hippensteel 