Rebecca
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RebeccaParticipantWhile drawing I realized that I do not know bird anatomy very well so I was drawing what I saw without understanding what it was or how it works, this can be a + or - to the overall picture. Drawing from a photo is easy tho I am very rusty. I did use my eraser a few times. I liked the talons wrapping around the branch and want to draw these again in close-up. Pixel, my rat terrier, is glad that I'm done drawing so my lap is available.in reply to: Jump Right in! #709441
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RebeccaParticipant6/03/2020 This covid quarantine is lovely for us creative introverts. I am lucky to be able to telework and my supervisor is encouraging me to explore some story telling projects that couple library research with artistic map making. I work primarily on computer. I am treating myself to this course as a way to disengage from technology and re-engage my skills as a draftsperson, artist, and observer. I like the nature journaling format because there is no pressure to create a work of art (shiver) it allows for experiments, mistakes, and Growth! to happen. I will draw what presents itself. My husband is retired and gardens and cooks and so there is amazing subject matter to draw right here in my own home. We have two rat terriers who cavort and snuggle and will be wonderful models, plus we enjoy primitive camping, birding, and fishing and so I will incorporate some landscapes and observations from the wild in my journal too. It will be a Life Journal. I appreciate seeing and hearing about the nature journals presented in the video. The journalers could tell us so much about their observation; even the weird little wiggles had a story, thought, and attempt attached to it. I do like the idea of setting a Rule for myself such as a drawing every day, or placing a box around my drawings...perhaps just starting with the date and location and weather! Rebecca on her porch in NM: crickets chirping, wind calm, stars twinkling overhead, moths attacking my computer screen...better get drawing!in reply to: Style Your Journal Your Way #709375
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