Trees in 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. Featuring over thirty of Richard Shimell's stunning prints, this beautiful book captures the intricate beauty of British trees in the colder months. 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 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.
"A wonderfully honest, evocative, inspiring book about a life transformed and enriched by nature and by art."
– Sarah Waters