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TJParticipantAll the techniques came together here - adding color was greatest improvement. Proportions were better, shapes were better too.in reply to: See How Far You’ve Come #879727
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TJParticipantThe initial sketch is coming naturally, but refining it with more detail - especially shading, is difficult. I like the technique to imply patterns and texture, I would have been hung up in the past with trying to sketch every detail as I focused on specific areas and parts of the bird.in reply to: Giving Your Drawings Depth #878569
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TJParticipantFun exercise. Keeping track of each shape was tricky, especially in the breast feathers. I was viewing as a collection of shapes and lines, it was too awkward to view as a whole bird. I was surprised by the accuracy when I turned it upright after I was finished.in reply to: Drawing What You See – Upside Down Drawing #878566
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TJParticipant1. First experience (beyond Crayola as a kid). 2. I chose the Morning Light over the Wasatch Mountains landscape. The colors are pretty close to what I wanted. I found it difficult to pull enough paint to fill the circle, and getting the right amount of water. Some of the colors were very wet. 3. Playing with complementary colors to reduce the vibrancy was key. This picture contains a lot of warm colors, so I used yellow and orange - even in the purple mountain side - to achieve a match.in reply to: Capturing Nature’s Color Palettes #878564
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TJParticipant1. A deeper level of detail was observed on each plant during the comparison study. Working back and forth between each plant/sketch provided specific items to look at on each. 2. I like an equal balance of writing/data and drawing in my journal. I feel all provide valuable observation cues and information for reference later.in reply to: The Power of Comparison #668176
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TJParticipant1. The experience was peaceful. I usually hike through without spending much time resting in place. Finding a sit spot and being still provided a unique perspective on a trail that I have hiked hundreds of times. 2. Observing the sights and sounds came easily to me; the flowing creek and the prominent greenery were unique for the typical dry, Southern California climate. After I sat for a moment, I began to feel the cool, almost dewy air and noticed the fresh, sweet scent around me.in reply to: Opening Your Senses #661948
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