The last blooms in the garden add their splash of color to the larger autumnal celebration. The Foxgloves, who have raised their bright flowery faces all summer long, go on blooming even through light frosts.
Apparently spared from the frost because it grows so close to the house, Blue Salvia blooms vibrantly, too.
I sat on my porch stoop one recent afternoon and soaked up the sunshine while sketching with my Lamy fountain pen and a travel set of watercolor paints.
It's amazing to me how calming a few sketches can be, as I tune into the twists and turns down each branching stem. Following the shapes of flowers and leaves with my pen, and spilling in color, the rest of the world recedes, troubles recede, and I am mindful of just the present moment.
Focusing on drawing a scene just for the sake of the experience takes away any pressure to make a "pretty" drawing, and lets you experiment with different marks, fainter or bolder lines, and new color combinations.
I love to draw and paint flowers, and find the process relaxing. You will find your own magic in your favorite thing to draw, your favorite materials to use. Of course, it takes practice. The trick is to experiment with subjects you think you'd like to draw, trying different techniques, and filling up sketchbook pages. With each page, you make connections and discoveries and build your skills.
The more often you sketch and create, the easier it comes to you.
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