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A Year of Drawing Birds
January 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am PST
What would happen if you drew a bird a day for a year?
In 2020, as the world was shutting down and humans were staying put, birds kept right about their business, following migrations and great journeys, stopping in our yards and lingering outside our windows. Inspired by an online class by John Muir Laws and something artist Calida Garcia Rawles said, Julia Posey decided to observe birds more closely and challenge herself to translate her observations to the page. She took on A Year of Drawing Birds in 2020, drawing a bird a day. That was the only requirement. The drawing did not need to be “good”, it just needed to be done. To all those who are curious about taking on a sustained project or already have a project under their belt, please join us in conversation. We’ll explore how to stay motivated. Tips on showing up. And the surprising growth and revelations enjoyed when we challenge ourselves to a sustained project and stick with it.
A bit about Julia
Julia Posey is a writer and artist living in Los Angeles who maintains a studio practice. She wrote the guide book 111 Things You Must Not Miss in Los Angeles, which of course includes some bird nerd things to experience in the City of Angeles. When asked her favorite bird, she alternates between Bewick’s Wren, California Thrasher and The One I’m Looking at Right Now. She is at work on an illustrated biography of Theodore Payne, a champion of California native plants.
All ages and experience levels are welcome. No registration is necessary.
Instead of donating to me today, please consider helping one of these families that have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. These are all friends of Julia Posey from Work, Preschool to High School who have been impacted by the fire.
Melissa “Lyssa” Valentine De La Torre Multigenerational Family
Stephanie, Navin, Amelia and Silvia Pinto
If you are new to Zoom or are having trouble with the meeting controls, please see these notes and suggestions on Zoom Tips for Online Classes with John Muir Laws to help you get more out of the online workshop. When possible I will also make a recording of the workshop and post it on my blog. I look forward to seeing you there!
Bring
- Your Journal and favorite drawing materials. Taking notes while you watch and participate will help you remember the new techniques and incorporate them into your journaling.
- Your sense of humor!