Patricia
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Using negative space for the colored centers of these leaves was easy. The technique was more difficult to apply, and probably not as successful, when I tried to use it from the "outside in" to create the shape of the bird in the other picture. It was a real challenge to create the fringe of tail feathers by drawing in the background vegetation, for example. But I enjoyed seeing how far I could take it.
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Going back to the quick drawings and correcting the details was fun - I was amazed at how many things needed tweaking. But was also pleased that I could see the problems and fix them.
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Very little experience with watercolors (usually work with colored pencils or pastels). I loved playing with the palette. I must say that the colors I got didn't reproduce well on screen - my orange and purple were much deeper for example. Don't know how that happened. This is "multi-media:" I penciled in the deciduous trees while painting the fir trees...
I also tried using a wash as a background. I like the possibilities it provides for creating a mood.
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II compared I compared two tropical houseplants the both have exaggerated forms - the anthurium (extremely long, pointed leaves, waxy flowers with prominent spathes) and the pelargonium (tough, ruffled leaves, hairy stems). In my house they share a site and growing conditions. But their origins differ widely (South Africa and South America).
I wondered what purpose these characteristics may have had in their native habitats, and whether they still serve any purpose in their new habitats.
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I have some problem making shadows look real - they seem too harsh. Any suggestions? I also need work on the distinction between showing value and showing surface texture.
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1. I'm a birder, a long-time gardener, a hiker and back-packer (back in the day) and have drawn all my life. I've taken a number of courses at the local art museum, and have kept a "regular" (not a "nature") journal for years. The idea of combining all these loves made perfect sense. Also I've just turned 80, and as my eyesight fades, alas, I want to do as much as I can to see and record the precious details of the world around me. 2. I appreciated ALL the journals, for each represented a deep personal encounter.
Using negative space for the colored centers of these leaves was easy. The technique was more difficult to apply, and probably not as successful, when I tried to use it from the "outside in" to create the shape of the bird in the other picture. It was a real challenge to create the fringe of tail feathers by drawing in the background vegetation, for example. But I enjoyed seeing how far I could take it.
Going back to the quick drawings and correcting the details was fun - I was amazed at how many things needed tweaking. But was also pleased that I could see the problems and fix them. 
Very little experience with watercolors (usually work with colored pencils or pastels). I loved playing with the palette. I must say that the colors I got didn't reproduce well on screen - my orange and purple were much deeper for example. Don't know how that happened. This is "multi-media:" I penciled in the deciduous trees while painting the fir trees...
I also tried using a wash as a background. I like the possibilities it provides for creating a mood. 
I compared 
I compared two tropical houseplants the both have exaggerated forms - the anthurium (extremely long, pointed leaves, waxy flowers with prominent spathes) and the pelargonium (tough, ruffled leaves, hairy stems). In my house they share a site and growing conditions. But their origins differ widely (South Africa and South America).
I wondered what purpose these characteristics may have had in their native habitats, and whether they still serve any purpose in their new habitats. 
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