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The second tree study, this time it's a Hornbeam tree from England. A creepy tree, just in time for Halloween!

I'm having way too much fun with these tree illustrations. I need to buy a new 4B pencil after this one, hehe.

Cross-posted (with WIP's) on my Sketch-A-Day Blog at http://peterandcompany.livejournal.com

Finished in graphite pencil: 4H, B, and 4B.