A canopy of leaves, spiraling into the sky. Patterns of light on moss-covered bark. Soft undergrowth beneath our feet. In her newest book, Carmen José takes us on an artistic walk in the woods. Poems, watercolor paintings, and line art thoughtfully question established forms of drawing and creative pedagogy: When did we learn to draw trees in a certain way? And what does this say about our relationship to the world?“I Don’t Know How to Draw a Tree” is an invitation to rediscover creativity beyond the demands we have learned to place on ourselves. Through the example of trees in all their facets, colors and shapes, the book sketches a philosophy that foregrounds the intuitive joy of the creative process itself. And the delight of encountering the world with an open mind.

Release date: March 2025

https://www.rotopolpress.de/en/produkte/i-dont-know-how-to-draw-a-tree

• Education
• Poetry
• Social Practice