Working within my sketchbook/reflective journal I studied the work of various artists working in a similar area to me; abstract trees.  I selected these sources and have reflected critically on them, analysing them in terms of the Visual Elements, the language of art and design and that which I speak of and deliver to my students. The images which I selected show strong use of colour, curved shape and line as well as simplicity.  As part of my research I will attempt to produce similar works to those selected as I love the use of simple shape and coloured shapes within other shapes reminiscent of the work of Hunterwasser, hoping that in some way they may affect my own work or that of others. I also looked into Celtic symbolism to research the meaning behind specific trees.

Sacred Symbolism and Celtic Meaning of Trees (Ogham)