I been doing small bird studies every day this month, thanks to the “20 for 20 Art Challenge.” I chose to draw and study birds and also play with a loose approach to watercolor.

One way to get art in our life is to keep a small sketchbook. Besides practicing drawing, it helps me get centered and attentive to what’s in front of me. Even in the most mundane settings, there is always something to draw.

After years of collecting art anatomy books and not reading them, I created my own study sketchbook. Anatomy study became a fun personal practice and something I looked forward to.