The other morning, I was sitting at my art studio work table and glimpsed a view into the sky that inspired me. I had just gotten a pack of Prismacolor colored pencils from the 1980's, and this was the ideal opportunity to test them out.
I layered in the pinks and blues with pale blue and white, trying to mimic the rich colors that I saw outside. The overcast morning meant that the horizon treeline was dark. With most of the leaves gone, the treetops created a lacework, with peeks of light and color showing through.
I played with different mark making to express the texture of the treeline, which turned out to be a delight in itself.
Every time I pick up my nature journal to draw, I learn something new. I slow down, notice details and feel refreshed.
I hope you get a chance to slow down and draw in nature -- or just out the window. Art and nature make a healing combination!
Copyright 2023 Betsy Bangley
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