Gloria
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Now I’m completing a Comparison study I started a few days ago. I sat out on the front porch and sketched three different ornamental trees/bushes. Since I started we’ve had several days of rain which has stimulated growth of buds and leaves. I also took some close-up photos as it has been rather cold for extended time observing.
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I sat out on my porch and faced West looking out at the small border plots surrounding the stone patio. There is little evidence of perennial growth, but it changes everyday. A few bits of green are appearing in the Iris root area, and some greenery was showing leaf growth between the patio stones. Mostly it was sounds that I heard. A distant motor sound came for some time, perhaps some kind of tractor. Although I didn't see any birds there were several varieties of chirps and tweets surrounding me. I spent most of my time illustrating the metal fence surrounding my small backyard thinking of light and shading as it was late afternoon and the sun was showing its influence.
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After a year of covid 19 secluded life I am always looking for some new activity that can be done alone , especially outdoors. I received the e-mail describing a course about drawing birds. As I read along, this course drew my attention as it included more about nature and would be perfect in spring when new buds are blossoming all around. Although, at 83, I no longer climb mountains, backpack trails and make long canoe trips, I look forward to nature journaling at my slower pace. I hope to improve my sketching and observation skills while outdoors.
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