as same as assignment 1, i almost used pentool when doing this 2nd assignment. after placed the reference as template. i start drawing my tree using pentool.

1st step

when i want to put color to the main trunk of the tree, i used mesh tool and eyedropper tool

2nd step

for the others branches, the same technique that im used in 2nd step are applied for the this step
* used mesh tool and eyedrooper tool

3rd step

i used brush make the trunk structure

4th

for the leaves..i just used direct selection tool

5th

and then copy it

i put the leave that i make into symbols. double click the Symbol Sprayer Tool in the Toolbox and adjust the settings

6th

I usually deselect each time I've released the mouse. i also tweak a bit by using the Symbol Shifter, Cruncher, Sizer, Spinner, Stainer, Screener or Styler Tool.

buttressed Metasequoia

when i browse to find a tree for my 2nd assignment..i was attracted to this kind of tree, named "buttressed Metasequoia"...at 1st when i look at this buttressed Metasequoia i just like its trunk and the brunch..but after read about the this redwood, i found that this tree is rare and This buttressed Metasequoia is an unusual and excellent specimen. this is the true image that i used for refference

http://www.skidmore.edu/gis/research/metasequoia/Duke.htm

http://www.babasgarden.net/2006/08/the_truly_amazing_redwood_tree.html


http://www.hort.uconn.edu/Plants/m/metgly/metgly1.html