Prompt –
Finish the story that begins with: “Not knowing what to expect, he made his way into the dark of the forest.”
Not knowing what to expect, he made his way into the dark of the forest. However, he had been directed here to find answer to his question. He was a painter specializing in tree portraits. It was his only skill. He tried making portraits of men and women but the end results often resembled a tree. He tried painting nudes but they came out like withered-vines.
He wanted to know – WHY? He had searched the net with no success. He had asked renowned painters with the same result, till he met a wise man who directed him to this forest.
The trees communicated with him as he walked down. He felt that the trees here were secure from mutilation and at peace with their subconscious-life without fear, while the trees of the countryside led a threatened existence. They were well looked after so that they might be used one day.
‘You are one of us’. Finally, the old-bunyan on his left communicated.
Yarnspinnerr 
I think the mystery of this, is very subtly injected, and adds magic to your story. 🙂
Thank you.
“He tried making portraits of men and women but the end results often resembled a tree.” A painter with my artistic qualities! Although, saying my tries at painting are trees might be a disservice to a tree?
I am sure you are a good painter.
Thank you.
And, the bunyan trees are very wise trees too! Well told YS! Thank you for participating in the Mondays Finish the Story challenge. I appreciate your contribution. Be well… ^..^
Thank you.
BW 🙂
YW!
Till date. 🙂
Seems he was far better at communicating with trees than people. It’s a bit like the nature in the movie “Avatar.” I’ve always appreciated trees, but could never speak “tree.” Well done, Yarnspinnerr. 🙂 — Suzanne
Casting out all humans from Earth ….
A nice idea for a future prompt.
Thank you. 🙂