Cabin Journal: Bumblebees in Daffodil Tents
Bumblebees in Daffodil Tents
Second, the conical centres provide a protected spot for the bees to rest overnight in the cool weather.
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| A bumblebee waiting out the cool morning weather in its daffodil tent. |
April 2, 2019
Out in the float garden my daffodils are in full bloom. I was afraid we'd miss them. The smaller ones on the cliff have seen their prime, but the large ones are a beautiful sight looking out from our cabin porch. And we aren't the only ones enjoying them, the bumblebees are all over them, even resting inside like before - bumblebees in daffodil tents.
As you can see, I use photographs to guide my drawings. In this illustration, I tried adding shading to the image. Do you use photographs as a reference for drawing and painting?
If you would like to see my RV travel Friday Paint Party journal entry for today, please click here. -- Margy
Labels:
Float Cabin Journal,
Float Cabin Living,
Insects
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Love the image!
ReplyDeleteThanks. The first time I saw them huddled inside on a cold morning I was surprised. Now I know to look for them. - Margy
DeleteLove the sketch you did ~ lovely artwork!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks from a fellow creative. - Margy
Deletebeautiful flowers, beautiful bees and beautiful art! happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks Myra. I enjoyed visiting your blog this week. - Margy
DeleteI usually use photos. I've already sketched our front and back yards!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try drawing in nature, but Wayne is usually moving around so fast that makes it difficult. That's why photos work so well for me. - Margy
DeleteYour daffodil and bumblebee drawing is amazing. What a treasure your journals are.
ReplyDeleteI have kept my cabin journal since we arrived in 2001. The first ones weren't as detailed but they still are a good record for remembering what has happened. - Margy
DeleteMargy - who wouldn't want to sleep in a daffodil tent? Yes, I certainly use photos and other people's drawings as guidance, especially for shading. Lovely drawing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips Angie. I am self taught so far. - Margy
DeleteI like your sketch, Margy, especially your choice of greens for the leaves. I have yet to try sketching from a photo. That's on my list to attempt.
ReplyDeleteI like using a photo because I can capture an image I like and draw it later. - Margy
DeleteWe NEED our bees!
ReplyDeleteMy too-late post for ABCW: British Columbia
We sure do! - Margy
DeleteI love them… fotograph them a lot to… thankfully they are here still
ReplyDeleteHave a heartwarming en splendid ABC-Wednes-day / -week
M e l o d y (team ABC-W)
https://melodyk.nl/25-B
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, and for the hosting you do for ABC Wednesday. - Margy
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