Kim
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I'm surprised at the skills gained after a year in the course. How delightful to grow in this journey will everyone and I truly look forward to seeing one year from now how my skills have developed. -
Gesture drawing helps me to trust my hand eye coordination is working on a level that is quicker than I realize as I can get basic shapes that are fairly accurate in a short period of time. It forces one to consider the geometry that is implied in all shapes throughout nature. The 30 and 60 sec gesture drawings were much easier than the fox movements. That one was particularly frustrating to capture as both moved at intervals of a few seconds. I think if I find some videos of nature and practice this technique more, it'll become easier to capture movements.
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I love this lighthearted exercise. Yet it is also fascinating to trust my senses to guide my hand and see that some things are scaled properly. That was a complete surprise!
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Making comparisons allowed me to hone in on observations I may have overlooked.
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I understand much more how to use light and shadow to create a 3D effect. It seemed like a mystery or some artist alchemy before, but now I see it is just a skill of observing the basic shadow elements.
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I'm observing the cicadas buzzing not only cycles as a group, but increases in intensity around early evening. Also, as of the last week, the intensity of their droning has waned. A possible explanation of the buzzing could be: is it to signal a food source? is it to signal for a mate? The lessening intensity perhaps is indicating the mating season is over, the life cycle of the cicadas is coming to an end and their eggs are laid for the next cycle? The more I observe, the more I marvel at the body of knowledge that has been gained from those who've gone before me and made the observations we have now that encompass the field of biology. It also causes me to appreciate those who didn't have technology at their fingertips and had to gain knowledge of their world by observing the patterns and seasons for their very survival.
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I noticed the Carolina Wren darts precariously in and out of brush in my backyard and usually forages alone, while other birds do so in pairs. I started the sketch outside and finished the details of it after my sit-sketch, looking up its latin taxonomy and order and family on allaboutbirds.org :) Had I not been still, I doubt this bird would've appeared with me otherwise.
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I was inspired to nature journal after installing bird feeders on our property and, having more time on my hands due to COVID-19, gave me a way to pass the time. Two days ago a baby fox squirrel fell from a palm tree, so here’s the image I drew to remember him since he is now recovering at a local rescue organization. I plan on incorporating weather conditions and very much like the boxing idea for organizing. Knowing that some sketches will be unfinished and mistakes will happen are also helpful tips.
I'm surprised at the skills gained after a year in the course. How delightful to grow in this journey will everyone and I truly look forward to seeing one year from now how my skills have developed. 
I love this lighthearted exercise. Yet it is also fascinating to trust my senses to guide my hand and see that some things are scaled properly. That was a complete surprise! 
Making comparisons allowed me to hone in on observations I may have overlooked. 
I understand much more how to use light and shadow to create a 3D effect. It seemed like a mystery or some artist alchemy before, but now I see it is just a skill of observing the basic shadow elements. 
I noticed the Carolina Wren darts precariously in and out of brush in my backyard and usually forages alone, while other birds do so in pairs. I started the sketch outside and finished the details of it after my sit-sketch, looking up its latin taxonomy and order and family on allaboutbirds.org :) Had I not been still, I doubt this bird would've appeared with me otherwise. 
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