This first drawing went better than I thought it would; I think there may be hope for my nature journaling! I found the different types of feathers to be probably the most difficult part. Figuring out how to represent the detail on the branch was tricky too though! There are so many details I wouldnt have noticed if I had just taken a photo: the reddish streaks on the breast of the bird, the olive back, and all the different kinds of growths on the branches. I love that when you look closely, what looks like a simple branch actually has a lot more going on!
Hello all,
Getting a bit of a late start to the course here but I am very excited to begin my nature journaling. I am an avid gardener and I also love birds and the two interests keep me outside quite a bit. Over time, I have become a bit of a naturalist, and keeping a nature journal is something that will help me forge an even deeper connection with the natural world around my home.
I love art with the natural world as its subject and I would love to be able to create some of my own. This class will help me get there!