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This is a challenging exercise, especially when applied to objects other than a shiny sphere. The squint test is incredibly helpful. It has been so interesting to look at the world as variation between light and shadow. -
I found this exercise so enjoyable. Drawing the photo helped me notice tiny details I would not have otherwise. Who was munching on that leaf? Did the warbler find a tasty caterpillar on the tree? What kind of tree is this?
Drawing also highlighted the incredible variation of yellows, browns and black. It was quite a challenge to depict with a pencil!
Photographs convey dimension so clearly. I am looking forward to improving drawing 3D objects and scenes as currently my drawings tend to appear quite flat.
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I live next to a chaparral preserve and love observing our summer-dormant natives spring to life with the first winter rains. Nature journaling will give me the ability to document these changes in a way that is both memorable and beautiful. I am drawn to the first journal and how her drawings spring out of the boxes, it really brings them to life.
This is a challenging exercise, especially when applied to objects other than a shiny sphere. The squint test is incredibly helpful. It has been so interesting to look at the world as variation between light and shadow. 
I found this exercise so enjoyable. Drawing the photo helped me notice tiny details I would not have otherwise. Who was munching on that leaf? Did the warbler find a tasty caterpillar on the tree? What kind of tree is this?
Drawing also highlighted the incredible variation of yellows, browns and black. It was quite a challenge to depict with a pencil!
Photographs convey dimension so clearly. I am looking forward to improving drawing 3D objects and scenes as currently my drawings tend to appear quite flat.
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