Taster Module 1 - Choose a Wall to Study

As walls in our part of the world aren’t particularly memorable, I donned wellies to venture out between downpours and head for one of Croydon’s best kept secrets, The Wettern Tree Garden. 
I had originally thought of using the trunk of the Osage Orange Tree (Image1) but decided it was too highly textured and the rubbings would be unsuccessful.



I decided instead to use the Manchurian Cherry Tree (Images 2 – 6).











Notes on the above:

• the splash of orange in Image 2 - plastic orange barrier fencing - a reminder for later when making papers
• the little touch of green in Image 5
• the black and white image, useful in getting to know my subject.