Pam
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1. Drawing from a photo stopped action of the bird and allowed me to see the detail. I used a round and oval shape to form the bird from one of the journal examples, which helped with the bird shape. Then I revised it. After seeing some of people’s work I tried using watercolor over top of the drawing but I needed to use a finer brush - so lesson learned there. 2. Probably the detail of the branches - lichen and the leaves which were somewhat obscured, changing their shape. For nature journaling it would be important to capture these details - showing the type of tree the bird was perched on.
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I love your photographic study of the bay! Thanks!
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I enjoyed your comments - it seems there are quite a few photographers and birders in this group. I, too, am hoping that the course will encourage me to get out into nature, where I feel my best! Enjoy! Pam
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I was inspired to enroll in this course, as I’ve always wanted to take the time to create a collage-style nature journal. This course came up while I was “taking” a free mixed media art summit. I enjoyed the couple of lessons I listened to, but I realized this course is a better fit for my interests. I love being out in nature and don’t get out as often as I’d like to. I take nature photographs, but I’d like to explore this medium as a way to slow down and take in the details of plants and birds that I love. I enjoyed Jewel’s journal as she allowed herself to experiment as she developed her journaling skills. I like the idea of combining drawings or watercolors with text describing the setting or just musing on thoughts while journaling. And Margaret’s pencil drawings of the hummingbird and noticing the details of its flight and wings looks like a process I would like to try. I’m excited to get started and am waiting for my new supplies to arrive Friday! Happy journaling everyone!
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