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It doesn’t have to be perfect, right? Two sections of flowers to complete on the branch, but taking a break before a tri...
08/28/2026

It doesn’t have to be perfect, right? Two sections of flowers to complete on the branch, but taking a break before a trip to Boston 👍 This project will end up in a drawer, but it’s been an insightful study and I look forward to many more monochromatic colored pencil projects!

While working on this beautiful Bluetit and Wych Elm, I’ve listening to a podcast on Spotify called ‘Dolly Parton’s America.’ It’s speaks to the amazing universal impact that Dolly has had on society, politics, and culture. I can’t recommend it enough.

Photo Ref: Andy Wilson

This project continues, and I’m really enjoying my independent study of values with Faber-Castell’s Red-Violet. I notice...
08/25/2026

This project continues, and I’m really enjoying my independent study of values with Faber-Castell’s Red-Violet.

I noticed that when transferring the line art, I placed it too close to the Arches watercolor paper embossing 😬 But since this is a study, I think I’ll survive 🤣

Long way to go yet, but I’m loving the look of it so far 👍

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