Living world
The most impactful effect a tree can have for the viewer is an ability to define the environment. The surrounding conditions can influence everything within a composition. Details such as a full green canopy, flowers, leaf litter, or bare branches convey information about the season and climate. Additionally, the species of the tree can establish the geographical setting of the scene.
Environment
The environment is key to determining the appearance and behaviors of inhabitants in the location. This illustration is set among the tangled roots of a coastal mangrove forest. Depicting mangroves situates the story for the viewer. They can imagine that the winged, scaly creatures flourish and hunt in a warm, moist, tropical climate. This affords the viewers a relationship with the creatures. Drawing on their own experience and queues within the scene, they can immerse themselves, feeling the chilling spray of seawater and the welcoming relief of shade as they find sanctuary within the dense, rhythmic roots of the mangrove.