Valerie P Stevens

I have really enjoyed the comparison drawings.  It has created a deeper layer of observation and patience.  I found this beautiful Maple leaf on a hike and brought it home to draw; then, a few days later found the Oak leaf.  Both leaves were inspiring in different ways.  Thank you for this exercise!

I have been drawing all day, and really enjoying it.  It is cold outside, so most of the time, I was inside.  I finally managed to bundle up and you sit by my pond.  It was lovely out there.  The birds were active in the distance, as the sun was dropping.  It was sweet to have a new bird friend show up for me.  A little Pine Siskin was happily sitting next to the pond for a number of minutes. 

I changed the light source for the pear and the apple.  Both had very reflective surfaces that were picking up a lot of light from the room that was lit by room lights.  This was a fun challenge, but next time I'll do it in the daylight.