Linda
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I appreciated drawing from a photo because it didn't move. When I looked at it on my phone I noticed the colors, and when I expanded it on my desktop computer, I was amazed at the details. In my brain, I think of feathers one way, but in the photo, you see how many different textures and colors are really present. I was also surprised by the size of the bird's claws - I don't think I would have noticed that if not for the photo. Until I read other's comments, I wasn't really paying attention to the context - the branch. I usually watch birds at my feeders, but I'm sure that where this bird is perched is significant - hence, the importance of noting PLACE in my journaling.
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I strategically placed bird feeders outside my window during my year of "Covid Teaching" last year to stay sane and balance screen time, and began to wonder how to record the little details of things I observed everyday. After seeing these examples, I am inspired to combine my love of letters and calligraphy with my nature observations. I know I won't have time to enter something everyday, but I like the idea of the journal tracking my nature observations over time through seasons, so the dates/weather seem more important to me now. I, also, like the ideas of thoughtful composition....the journalist who grappled with the use of squares. Most of my art experience is with oil paints and human models who sit still for lengths of time. So my big question is how do you accurately capture creatures that move??? The one journalist talked about capturing the shapes, so I found that helpful, but what about colors and details?? I'm looking forward to the challenge and delving into watercolor.
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