Any Way The Wind Blows. Arbutus trees do not like manicured gardens and being constantly interfered with.They thrive along windswept, rocky coastlines and in forests with a variety of other tree species. To have a happy tree, the gardiner has to accept this wild being who does not conform to straight lines and will happily lean in any direction it chooses. This tree spirit teaches us to accept our own wildness and not to bow to conformity. Find this painting at the Harmony Arts group show starting on July 29 to August 7 in West Vancouver. #harmonyartsfestival #northvancouver #westvancouver #festivalofthearts #arbutustree #beautifulbc #coastline #oilpainting #treespirit #animism #groupshow