Your presentation helped me a lot! I tried contour drawing eons ago and didn't really get it. But now that I've been involved with cataloging oak tree species I find that the contour drawing has sharpened my observation skills in bark patterns and leaf forms. Thanks!
1. It's been a while since I've had basic drawing skills. I started with the ovals and circles and just kept going.
2. Drawing the bird really showed me how to look at the bird. I wouldn't have noticed the subtle shading and wing texture. I think the nature journaling will improve my observational skills. Looking forward to learning about adding color.