Joan

I usually draw from photo for inspiration but not for exact likeness, close but not exact. I want to get better at drawing live  examples . Might still take photo for color reference and the patterns on subject till I get better  at drawing from live forms.   Hoping to sharpen drawing skills  from live nature forms first then develop better water color painting and notes and super simple color. I am not fast at drawing from live objects so this  is going to be a challenge for me, but I look forward to it.   Joan Stanton

I like the idea of journaling  but but not a lot of writing, but  more drawing instead. I want learn to draw better simply from live things like bird, and sometimes foxes and deer  and maybe some landscapes when possible. I usually use my camera to capture some of the birds,foxes and deer but when I thought about it some time later. I take a ton of pictures. Then thought I could  stake some picture then sketch some might also help a me draw better living thing over time. So I am taking this course and reading another book for tips. I realize my sketching will be most likely yucky for a bit but love the idea of draw animal from life and adding some color from water color pencils or just enjoying sketching for fun and enjoyment.   Joan