LM

I can definitely see the progress I've made since the beginning of the course...not only in the sketches themselves but the speed and accuracy of the sketches has also improved.  So thankful to have returned after a brief hiatus and thankful for the content.

I am still struggling for the reflective light and shadows but I am improving.  Like others, it did help to watch some videos to gain further understanding.   Sketching is quicker when filling in values of light and dark.  I am definitely getting more comfortable with the process and enjoy looking back on the sketches I've done so far.

I was inspired to take this course for many reasons.  I wanted to paint again.  I love nature.  I enjoy looking at paintings of nature and field guides and they are inspiring to say the very least.  I studied the sciences and we were taught to keep field journals.  After watching the videos, I love the idea of having a visual, personal account of visits to nature that can be looked at again and again by myself or others.  I like hearing how the artists built the relationships with the subjects and  how it stimulates the mind when one looks back. One take away I received rom "the journal style" was that it will evolve over time, so I will start with the time and date and go from there.  I liked the idea of a page/period of time ….to inspire one to keep journaling throughout the year whether or not on a trip or adventure.  I look forward to learning and keeping a nature journal.