Art educators know all too well that teaching kids how to "see" the world around them and render life as they see it is a monumental task. Many students, when left to their own devices, even at the sixth-grade level, still draw familiar symbols for common objects because it is in their comfort zone to do so, and because it is easier and faster. The famous "lollipop tree," a green circle shape attached to the top of a brown stick, is a fine example. In this article, the author describes a lesson that will slow them down and expand their knowledge at the same time.