Wanda

Really enjoyed my first comparison study. Have often looked at bladderpod seeds, dry on the ground, as well as those still hanging on plant (some dry and others various shades of green), but never paid close attention. By comparing pods, became more aware of the process of change. I didn't really make use of numbers except as labels; in the future I think I will be more likely to consider using drawing, writing and recording numerical data; but, I think the balance will vary. Thank you to all of you who have shared, especially photos of your journal pages; they're ALL inspirational. Whoops. Noticed dated 1/14/2020 instead of 1/14/2021. Happy New Year!

1. I started taking classes on drawing birds by John Muir Laws when I retired a few months ago. I have never engaged in artistic expression of any kind, but have always enjoyed art connected with nature. I’m just beginning to stumble through finding my way to participate with art and nature. I asked for this class as a Christmas gift and my goal was to more methodically approach this new adventure and also to add watercolor skills. 2.  I liked the zooming in, the mixture of sketching and more detailed colored images. I also like mixing in information about date, location and what was observed, with not too many words. I also liked that people mentioned that you don’t have to finish works or include details you couldn’t see when circumstances don’t allow. 3.  Maybe mix in a haiku here and there; maybe add in ideas for future activities stimulated during the journaling process.