Van
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I felt find drawing from a photo. Easier than chasing a fluttering bird. I think any time you are asked to draw a thing you pay more attention to the details, like the black eye, the layers of covert feathers, the red streaking. You can dig down deeper into the little things. I think the goal, for me, to do the NJing is to pay more attention to these details.
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I'd been keeping a journal for years off and on, but it wasn't as artistic as I wanted it to be, so I am hoping following a course, working on drawing or watercoloring, and giving myself a schedule will help me keep on it and grow as a journalist. Also, go make more opportunities for observation--making the time for it. I liked how some were so artsy, but I don't have those skills now. I liked the idea of keeping a schedule, of adding observations, backgrounds, and also studying the subject after the fact to include scientific info in the journal. As I was typing this, a Cooper hawk flew onto my tree, so I immediately jumped up and drew it. It's nice to connect like this.
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