March 13th Journaling with Inspirational Cards

Tree Magick card this 13th day of March is the Damson Tree, Prunus institia, an edible drupaceous fruit, a subspecies of the plum tree.

He who plants plums

Plants for his sons.

He who plants damsons

Plants for his grandsons.

Damsons take a long time to bear fruit. Perhaps up to 6 six years!

      Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor  Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating            140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 
by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/
at Pull Pen Paint 2019
https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 12th Journailing with Inspirational Cards

The Tree Magick Card is The Cedar which, because of its evergreen durability represents "Duration".

"You will emerge from a dark situation into the light." The Cedar is lofty, honored, distinguished, and respected. 

Cedar is a Gymnosperm or seed cone bearing vascular land plant. The cones represent that the plans you have in mind will bear fruitful accomplishments.

  

      Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor  Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating            140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 
by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/
at Pull Pen Paint 2019
https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 11th Journaling with Inspirational Cards

Today's Tree Magick card, the Ginkgo or yin-kuo, forecasts a treasure represented by the meaning of its Chinese name, "silver fruit".

The fan-shaped leaves turn brilliant yellow in the fall. Their venation predates the pattern found in the leaves of any other living tree.

Have patience, when the time is ripe, you will reap rich rewards. 

      Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor  Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating            140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 
by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/
at Pull Pen Paint 2019
https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 7th Journaling with Inspirational Cards

Today's Tree Magick Card is The Mimosa Tree which represents "Fulfillment".

The leaves of Albizia julibrissin are bipinnate which means they are pinnately compound leaves in which the leaflets are also pinnately compound. Which of course explains nothing unless you know what pinnately means. A pinnately compound leaf has leaflets arranged on either side of a common stem - think of how a feather is constructed!

The Mimosa flowers are formed in a dense inflorescence with the long stamens looking like silky threads. (Thus its common name: The Persian Silk Tree.) The stamens can have white or pink tips. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are attracted to these flowers. I am, too, although I prefer the pink.

This tree is gold and silver representing the sun and the moon. As the golden flowers shine like the Sun, so will there be continuity and illumination. As the silver Moon reflects the sunlight, a situation may become the opposite. The Mimosa is Eternal Wisdom. 

Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating 140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 

by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/

at Pull Pen Paint 2019

https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 6th Journaling with Inspirational Cards

Another January day in March. Today's Tree Magick card is The Lime Tree. Happiness! I'm happy but confused because the common name "lime tree" does not refer to a tree that bears those small round green sour citrus fruits.

Icicles hanging from the eaves of buildings down town. 

Brrrrrrrrr.........

In Europe "The Lime Tree" is Tilia corda or the Linden. In the USA it is Tilia americana or the Basswood. I really didn't figure this out until I remembered a remark that someone made on a Wednesday Botany Walk with Susan Munch. One distinguishing feature of this tree is that the bottom of the heart-shaped leaf on each side of the stem is asymmetrical.

Another feature you can use to identify this tree is the bract from which the dry nut-like fruit hangs.

This tree is feminine, warm, and productive. In the past, people sought peace and justice under this tree which they believed would help them unearth the truth.

        Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor  Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating            140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 
by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/
at Pull Pen Paint 2019
https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 5th Journaling with Inspirational Cards

For March 5th I pulled the Laurus nobilis card. The Laurel Tree shouts "Victory!" Grow into each new opportunity. 

The Laurel tree has been cultivated for its aromatic "bay Leaves" that are widely used for flavoring meat, poultry, soups, and stews.

Moon phase is the waning crescent which symbolizes the Crone. She represents wisdom, repose, death, and endings. This is the hand of a wise woman whose swollen joints coincide with the swelling of the tree buds as spring approaches.

My polished red Jasper Stones also represent Wisdom. These can be used as "grounding stones". When negative energies or empathy and sensitivity to those around you overwhelm you, drain them off into the Earth. 

Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating 140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 

by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/

at Pull Pen Paint 2019

https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 4th Journaling with Inspiration Cards

The Tree Magick card for today is the Prunus persica which was cultivated thousands of years ago in the Yangtze River Valley.

I have a childhood memory of picking a warm ripe rosy peach off a tree in my great uncle's orchard in Arkansas. As I bit into the soft sweet fruit the juice ran down my chin and over my hand forever ruining the idea of buying a hard sour greenish-colored peach from a grocery store.

The flowers are produced in early spring before the leaves. Much LOVE, LIGHT, and PEACeH to everyone!

We had a surprise this morning as we March Fourth towards the Vernal Equinox - 12 inches of snow! 

Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating 140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 

by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/

at Pull Pen Paint 2019

https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 3rd Journaling with Inspirational Cards

Today's card is the ancient flowering tree Magnolia virginiana. Hope, love, health, and happiness!

Life energy - where will the winds and waves take you?

The leaves of the Magnolia tree are alternate, simple (not lobed), and the margins are entire (not toothed). The Magnolia can be evergreen in the South and deciduous in the Northern climes. 

The flower perianth consists of tepals that take the place of sepals (the outermost whorls of a flower) and petals.

        Watercolor and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor  Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating            140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 
by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/
at Pull Pen Paint 2019
https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

March 1, 2019 Nature Inspiration Cards

Journaling with Tree Magick inspiration cards 
by Gillian Kemp

Nature Journalist Kelly Johnson 

https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/  

Art Journalist Kiala Givehand 

https://www.kialagivehand.com/
at Pull Pen Paint 2019
https://classes.kialagivehand.com/p/ppp2019

My opening card was the Fig tree symbolizing Enlightenment. My image take-aways from the online discussion were a Metal Rabbit (my Chinese birth sign), a crystal for clarity, the universe (my belief system), and of course a fig leaf. A quote from the Tree Magick Fig Tree card "To see what is evident and what is hidden brings wisdom."

Quartz Crystal

Chinese Birth Sign: Metal Rabbit

A representation of the universe filling half of the page.

Ficus carica

Watercolor, marker, and ink in Strathmore Field Watercolor Hardcover Spiral Bound 400 Series Journal with alternating 140 lbs watercolor paper and 60 lbs sketch paper.

 I'm using the sketch page for the "pen" portion and the watercolor page for the "paint" portion of this Pull Pen Paint 2019 challenge.