MARY JANE
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I have no idea how to insert a photo of my bird AND insert my reply to the questions. Sorry for, perhaps, creating a little mess. If any one can give me a few clues how to streamline inserting photo and replying I'd appreciate it. How'd I feel about drawing from photo? It was fine with me. I had very little time to devote to the drawing so I just dived in and did it without recommended pencil or drawing pad. Quick sketch wasn't too hard. If I had tried for accuracy/details etc I may have become discouraged AND color would have been a nightmare! I drew so fast that I didn't have time to notice details other than color of beak, feet, and reddish lines on chest. All things I would have "seen" as a long time birder. I was happy that I just jumped in and sketched quickly because FEAR always
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1. Inspired to begin nature journal by a deep desire to give it a try it. I often stand and stare intently at natural objects or living critters in an effort to really "see" and connect with what I'm looking at. I am 77 years old and have always felt inhibited when it comes to any type of art expression. Probably some long ago criticism shut me down. It's time for me to "get over it." 2. Margaret's very free pencil sketches of the humming birds was inspiring. Quick sketch, quick sketch, observe, and SEE! Jewel's sharing of her struggle to "find her style" is encouraging. Shayna's open boxes for her drawings appeals to me. Various journals have incomplete drawings, DJ said, "You don't have to catch all the features." I've dabbled in watercolor and would like to incorporate that into my journal. 3. All of the the featured journalist drawings were wonderful! I admire the freedom to simply do it. This is what I wish for myself and anyone else diving into Nature Journaling.
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