A hike down to Raccoon Lake seemed routine until a flock of Canada Geese soared overhead, bugling. I snapped a photo to use as a reference, and then sketched the scene with a waterproof black pen.
I touched in a few washes with watercolor, glad that the temperature was in the 40's and the paint didn't freeze on the paper.
Here's the reference photo. I zoomed in on the birds to see the details in the birds' flying postures.
It's amazing to me how wild animals can make a dull scene instantly alive and beautiful.
I hope you get a chance to sketch in nature. It's a beautiful way to connect with our wild relations.
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