Trees in Winter, Richard Shimell
Trees in Winter, Richard Shimell
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Trees in Winter
Fully illustrated edition

Author: Richard Shimell

Narrator: Justin Avoth

Unabridged: 4 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/24/2024


Synopsis

'Trees in Winter by Richard Shimell is a wonderful, beautiful book for anyone who loves printmaking and nature. In this book Richard demonstrates his great skill as a printmaker, artist and writer, with the story of the paths taken to find his art as engaging as the images themselves.'
ANGELA HARDING

'A wonderfully honest, evocative, inspiring book about a life transformed and enriched by nature and by art.' SARAH WATERS

'The clarity of Richard Shimell's words perfectly matches that of his pictures, making this a magnificent book in which to lose yourself, and succumb to the wisdom of the trees.'
MIKE PARKER, author of On the Red Hill

TREES IS WINTER is about the healing properties of nature and of walking, especially during the coldest season, when the inclination is for so many of us to stay indoors. It is also about the joy of learning a craft and practising it.

Richard also shares the deeply moving, personal journey that led to him becoming an artist, as he reflects on how he connects with the world around him, and finds creativity through his walks in nature.

'Richard is a brilliant storyteller, his writing takes you through memories and moments as if you were there with him. This nostalgic and thoughtful read will make you want to grab a sketchbook head out into the countryside. It reminds you how important it is to observe and absorb the wonders of wildlife and rural landscapes, especially those beautiful trees.'
Molly Lemon

'Through the pages of Trees in Winter, Richard shares his prints and takes us on his own personal journey and how his love of walking in wild places and being a part of nature has helped him to deal with life. Richard also explains how these experiences have been instrumental in his becoming the professional printmaker he is today. This book is an absorbing read which spoke to me in many of my own life situations - I thoroughly recommend it!'
JANE SPINK, author of Nature Imprinted

About Richard Shimell

Richard Shimell was born in Wales. He switched careers in his 40s from journalism to printmaking, following a conversation over the garden fence. He loves working for himself so much he is now happily unemployable. He walks in all weathers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lynne on March 16, 2025

In recent years I have looked more at trees in winter and realised how beautiful they are. The prints in this book are beautiful and the story of Richard's life and how he came to printmaking is interesting. An abrupt ending.......more

Goodreads review by Mary on February 18, 2025

I have bought prints from Richard in the past as his work is gorgeous. So I bought this book to support him (as a fellow artist) and I was thinking it would be a book of his work and progress. It was so much more. It is an autobiography of his life and how he came to printmaking. As well as some lov......more

Goodreads review by Joe Jackson on February 12, 2025

This was one of the best books I’ve ever read And I don’t say that lightly. I love trees and walking in nature and have rarely resonated as much with an author than when I was reading this! Would thoroughly recommend!!......more