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It’s still a bit too wintery to be sitting outside so I have been practicing techniques inside and attempting to copy various photos and paintings. I need much more practice but am enjoying the learning process.

This was very challengingly, but fun!  Creating just the right color does take practice.  This is my first attempt using water colors.  Creating the proper colors for the Wasatch Mts is surprisingly difficult.  Differentiating the sky colors from mountains a challenge.

I am enjoying this course and finding that sitting, listening and observing the small things in detail amid the larger surroundings quite absorbing and calming.  Sketching does make one take the time to really observe and think further. This has been a wonderful way to observe the arrival of spring and see connections in nature that I have not noticed before. I am so impressed by everyones submissions!  I hope to add color to my attempts before long.  The black flies and ticks are currently limiting my time sitting outside (and the yard work that needs attention)