Patricia

I really enjoyed this exercise. As I went from photo one to photo 4 my drawings improved. I did the first two twice each and noticed that as I concentrated on the photo and drew areas that were close together I was able to get more accuracy. I covered the sketch pad with my copied photos so I was not tempted to peek. The more I concentrated on observing the photos the more accurate my drawings became. It was fun! 

I found it interesting to practice the chiaroscuro technique both outside in natural light and inside with filtered light. The notes from this lecture were very helpful.  I was pleased with my drawings and more comfortable capturing the light. 

Yellow Warbler revisited. 1This time I did sketching with no color. Practicing the exercise a second time was easier. I found my proportions to be more accurate and my drawing progressed more easily. 2 using the photo I noticed the detail in the feet holding the branch more accurately and that the beak angle aligned with the eye differently than in my original drawing.  Being able to enlarge details was helpful. curate