Time for setting. As stated earlier, I want something simple for This Tree is for Me. The main focus should be on the characters and their interaction with one another, not the setting. However two elements play an important part in the store and have to be given proper consideration: The Tree and the Sea. Also, I decided to implement some textures into the image and since they fell through working for characters, the background is where I tried them. Here is my favorite sketch for setting:

Setting for This Tree is for Me

Next up: Layout sketches.