It's been years since I tried to draw anything more than a doodle. Then nature blogger David G. reviewed a book on drawing, and I thought I should look into it. Our local library did not have it, so I checked out a book called Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner. I didn’t have drawing paper or proper pencils, so I put it off because procrastination is the one art that I am good at.
Well, today I realized the book was due back at the library so I took a sheet of printer paper and an old pencil, and sat down to draw at least something. The pencil was not sharp, and I couldn’t locate a sharpener, so I whittled it with a knife.
I tried to copy three birds. They came out looking cartoonish, but that’s okay. I started drawing the heron too low on the page so I added water for him to stand in. The robin does not look like a robin so I’ll pretend it’s some other bird.
I’m adding a pencil sharpener to the grocery list that I keep on my phone.
I think it's great that you gave it a try before returning the book. And I like how you added the water for the heron!
ReplyDeleteYou drew well!
ReplyDeleteA great start, Linda. Keep it up and your skills will improve exponentially.
ReplyDeleteI think your drawings are great. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDelete...I don't even try.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being part at MM. I admire your drawings. They are wonderful. By the way... you have a nice daughter. I see at least her foto.
ReplyDeleteExcellent sketches!
ReplyDeleteYou've taken a step into another creative realm...so great to see. (Since I'm pushing myself to even take a few photos at all) I do hope you continue, and I admit to thinking robins are among the most difficult birds to capture, even in photos. Try a cardinal, perhaps. The heron looks just right!
ReplyDeleteThe sketches look fantastic. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI know I can't draw.
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