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Written by jovelyn agcang, Rina Elizavetenkova, Christian Fajardo and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() ![]() The latest two volumes in the series focus on nature and animals. 20 Ways To Draw a Tree presents many sophisticated, modern drawings of plants and flowers, executed with a surprising array of materials. ASpiring artists can either copy drawings directly from the book or create their own variations on a theme. The variety of drawing types is intended to inspire readers to experiment on their own. Drawings range from the realistic to the cartoonish to the decorative, with a few rendered in color. 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