I do a lot of sketching from my own photos while I’m waiting for my kids in their karate classes. Its a good way to be productive in what otherwise might be dead time. Some kids at the dojo like to watch me draw. I suppose it’s because adults seldom go around drawing in public. They like to ask a lot of questions. Thats good for a kid to do! The most common question is “How do you do that?” I avoid the temptation to say, “Well, it’s MAGIC!” and try to explain the process of how I go about sketching. Some of the kids will bring back drawings that they made to show me or will ask for help with something they want to draw. I think it’s great. Some are quite good at it, a few are excellent. I hope they keep it up! People were certainly helpful and encouraging with me as a kid, so I always try to make time for them.
This tufted titmouse is one of many karate sketches.
Nuthatches seem to have some a “bigger than life” personality.
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