I hesitated before deciding to share this but the truth is that the miserable weather means I’m struggling a little to find daily content for the blog so here we are. I’ve always kept a nature journal, recording my finds from my walks, but this year I’ve decided to challenge myself by illustrating my journal with at least one drawing each day. I initially thought I would draw flora and fauna but so far I’ve focused on birds, and I might just stick to birds this year, as there’s so much to learn – and this is certainly helping to hone my observation skills! As I’m a complete novice when it comes to drawing, I started out copying other people’s quite stylised drawings I found online, using just a black ballpoint. I’ve now progressed to drawing from photos, and using ballpoint and coloured pencils. I hope, eventually, to be able to sketch in the field, and perhaps use watercolours, but I’m just taking things slowly, not pushing myself too hard too soon.
All of which was to explain why today you are seeing my drawings of a Jay’s head! Apparently, you can teach an old dog new tricks.