Begin by finding a quiet place in nature. Take some deep breathes and allow yourself to get truly present in the moment and in this space. Look around you and find a plant, insect, fungus or other organism to focus on. Look closely at the overall shape of what you see. Make an outline of it, tracing around the edges of the shape and including any details.
When you have the outline, make arrows to where you notice different colors. Describe each color that you see using 5 or more words per color. You may say things like “sandy brown with yellow greenish hue,” “stormy ocean blue, with some cerulean” or “reminds me of my mom’s salt and pepper hair, but with more blue tones.”
Try to notice how the colors shift throughout the being you are looking at. Note where shadows fall and where the light hits. How does this change the colors that you see?
When you are done, look back at the organism you chose. Do you see it differently now? How so?
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