This challenge is off to a slow start art-wise, but it’s feeling pretty good overall. This little guy made it into the card design for the new evolutionary resource game Evolve! More to come as other projects move aside.

My first image. a Chinese scroll we received from a Chinese friend when she lived with us for a year

Trusting that this idea was not too ambitious.
Hesitant of arriving at the point of no return only to reach it without any sight of what lies ahead.
One major leap of faith to let go of the stable trunk to grasp for a tender bud.
All one can do is try.

One of my favorite puppets from the first 10 days was the dog. I think I am getting better at making the puppets as the project has gone on.

It took a few days to develop a rhythm and to allow a process to unfold naturally and without restrictions. I said “yes” to everything. This was the result:
1.) Sketched from natural objects (branches/study skins).
2.) Practice sketched in my journal to create a memory for color and form.
3.) Conversed daily with my husband/naturalist, Michael, to discuss anatomical accuracy and overall authenticity and first impression.
4.) Formulated ideas to support the narrative part of the project. What initially catches our attention can lead to a greater curiosity about parts of supporting organisms we might not otherwise notice and appreciate.