{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Cervus","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/forestweekender","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"923346","username":"forestweekender","bio":"A teacher, wannabe writer, and overall not particularly interesting person, living in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹. \nI like writing, reading and sometimes being creative with different media. \nTopics: 📝microfiction and writing, 👨🏻‍🏫teaching, 💻technology, 🌿nature, 🏳️‍🌈queerness.\n","pronouns":"he/him","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":118,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2024/03/923346.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"90362954","content_html":"<p>Hair…something else I seem to be rather shite at… 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/5785457b2e-m.jpg\" width=\"438\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page displays various hand-drawn hairstyles categorized by type, with different curly and wavy textures for labeled hair types.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/17/hairsomething-else-i-seem-to.html","date_published":"2026-05-17T17:51:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-17 17:51","date_timestamp":1779040319,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116591186841795174","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mm2whhx44626"]}},{"id":"90314790","content_html":"<p>Finally some time to draw again! Today:👂🏼ears…which I don’t fully understand yet.\n🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/b47fd57f42-m.jpg\" width=\"454\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page displaying various pencil sketches of eyes, ears, and a partial face outline with a grid.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/16/finally-some-time-to-draw.html","date_published":"2026-05-16T20:33:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-16 20:33","date_timestamp":1778963585,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116586159780056793","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mlyozh2jwc2w"]}},{"id":"89896609","content_html":"<p>If I had to suffer, you have to be disturbed by laughing mouths as well…so enjoy (and never make me draw individual teeth ever again, please)! 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/92ab7f79f8-m.jpg\" width=\"511\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page displays several pencil sketches of mouths and teeth in various expressions.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/10/if-i-had-to-suffer.html","date_published":"2026-05-10T19:44:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-10 19:44","date_timestamp":1778442246,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116551992201128320","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mljjhsmm5c26"]}},{"id":"89859514","content_html":"<p>Drawing lips, which is a rather fun activity. The shading is off, but general construction is rather straightforward. 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/93d1211c21-m.jpg\" width=\"416\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page displays various pencil drawings of lips in different styles and shapes.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/09/drawing-lips-which-is-a.html","date_published":"2026-05-09T19:17:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-09 19:17","date_timestamp":1778354250,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116546225285154577","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mlgxjdozof2k"]}},{"id":"89679802","content_html":"<p>Noses. Ignore the ghostly one that I completely messed up and tried to hide. Seems like I struggle with those… 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/ab65d578a5-m.jpg\" width=\"421\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features various pencil drawings of noses from different angles.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/06/noses-ignore-the-ghostly-one.html","date_published":"2026-05-06T00:49:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 00:49","date_timestamp":1778028575,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116524901350174879","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3ml5iidvdrw2b"]}},{"id":"89500251","content_html":"<p>Some eye practice. Love the change of setting - sitting in the #Kleingarten and listening to the wildlife around me while drawing really lifts my mood. 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/1a6ed63afd-m.jpg\" width=\"379\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features various pencil sketches of eyes, some with detailed shading and others showing construction lines.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/03/some-eye-practice-love-the.html","date_published":"2026-05-03T11:10:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-03 11:10","date_timestamp":1777806645,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116510344363164601","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mkwzmqenhp2f"]}},{"id":"89495312","content_html":"<p>Residents of the #Kleingarten 🌱</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/5c47c799a3-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" alt=\"Several birds with grayish and greenish feathers are closely nestled together.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/a9a3e86cdd-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" alt=\"A pair of small birds, with greenish and yellowish plumage, are snuggled together inside a wooden enclosure.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/03/residents-of-the-kleingarten.html","date_published":"2026-05-03T08:56:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-03 08:56","date_timestamp":1777798576,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116509815709030222","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mkws4btyml2k"]}},{"id":"89472096","content_html":"<p>Finished reading: We Burned So Bright: <a href=\"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/02/finished-reading-we-burned-so.html\">forestweekender.micro.blog</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/02/finished-reading-we-burned-so.html","date_published":"2026-05-02T20:50:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 20:50","date_timestamp":1777755010,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116506958945867536","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mkvjj2o7do2j"]}},{"id":"89446248","content_html":"<p>Someone’s watching…so happy that there are occupants in the birdhouse I put up last year. I can hear the little ones chirping while working in my vegetable patch! 🌱 #Kleingarten</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/46a090965e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small bird is perched on a wooden post in a garden with bright red flowers and a bird feeder in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/05/02/someones-watchingso-happy-that-there.html","date_published":"2026-05-02T11:56:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 11:56","date_timestamp":1777722985,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116504861178909425","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mkulp4x5ex2j"]}},{"id":"89125906","content_html":"<p>Trying out a different style following Christopher Hart’s <em>Modern Cartooning</em>. Quite pleased with my self-portrait at the end. 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/05f430ffcf-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features cartoon-style drawings of characters and various eye expressions.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/27/trying-out-a-different-style.html","date_published":"2026-04-27T20:29:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-27 20:29","date_timestamp":1777321788,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116478561943042675","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mkivxltfw62f"]}},{"id":"89057680","content_html":"<p>After a busy week I found some time again to do some sketches. Using the box method seems like a good way to understand head proportions better. Additionally, basic line practice gives me some more confidence in general. 🎨</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/0da8df5739-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page displays several pencil drawings of a head from different angles, illustrating the box method for drawing, accompanied by step-by-step instructions.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/e18245ad48-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features various line drawing exercises and facial sketches labeled Basic Line Types Practice.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/26/after-a-busy-week-i.html","date_published":"2026-04-26T19:48:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-26 19:48","date_timestamp":1777232895,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116472744115925954","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mkgdcf2owm2e"]}},{"id":"89057423","content_html":"<p>Back from a short trip to Bratislava - a city that has served as a getaway from Vienna again and again. This time with a fantastic view of the city from our apartment on the 13th floor. 🗺️✈️</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/4870f70718-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A modern cable-stayed bridge with a UFO-shaped observation tower, illuminated at night, stretches across a river with a nearby lit building and trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/3ffe204c62-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" alt=\"A panoramic view of a cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/1d8e5a2801-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and streets stretches beneath a dark sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/26/back-from-a-short-trip.html","date_published":"2026-04-26T19:43:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-26 19:43","date_timestamp":1777232593,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116472722835879735","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mkgcygtrah2j"]}},{"id":"88586738","content_html":"<p>Continuing practice on faces. Minor improvements have been made, but there’s still a long way to go! 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/466bb728e3-m.jpg\" width=\"437\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page displays several pencil drawings of faces at different ages and angles, labeled with Baby, Child, Adult, Down, Front, and Up.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/19/continuing-practice-on-faces-minor.html","date_published":"2026-04-19T18:11:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-19 18:11","date_timestamp":1776622316,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116432723107729038","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mjukkju6jv2b"]}},{"id":"88586396","content_html":"<p>Finally had time to do some work in the #Kleingarten yesterday. Everything’s blooming and the birds are back again! The vegetable field has been planted with green beans, bell peppers, chilis, tomatoes and carrots as well. Next step: deep cleaning the house so I can stay overnight! 🌱</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/517da52944-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Pink tulips are blooming in a garden with green foliage and a tree stump in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/2a0b3ece4b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Vibrant pink magnolia flowers are blooming among green leaves in a garden.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/7f4a59feb4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Two bird feeders filled with seeds are surrounded by lush green foliage with a blue sky in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/19/finally-had-time-to-do.html","date_published":"2026-04-19T18:06:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-19 18:06","date_timestamp":1776621971,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116432700488919894","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mjukaj743l2w"]}},{"id":"88252620","content_html":"<p>Today‘s drawing session involved some random objects from a book that I’m pretty sure is AI slop…still happy with how they turned out! 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/2388276257-m.jpg\" width=\"484\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features drawings of a flower, mushrooms, crystals, a ring, and a cauldron with steam and a triple moon symbol.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/14/todays-drawing-session-involved-some.html","date_published":"2026-04-14T19:36:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-14 19:36","date_timestamp":1776195378,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116404811955615043","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mji5vyg7tb2w"]}},{"id":"88186637","content_html":"<p>Finally found some time to draw again. After the previous disaster with the human face, I decided to dive into Pypah Santos’ <em>Draw Amazing Faces</em>. It’s a start, but some of these skulls are definitely not human… 🎨</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/ee3f0c51a7-m.jpg\" width=\"442\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features various head and skull drawings from different angles.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/d139334b1c-m.jpg\" width=\"437\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A book cover titled Draw Amazing Faces features six illustrated portraits and art tools, offering guidance on learning and developing drawing styles.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/13/finally-found-some-time-to.html","date_published":"2026-04-13T20:24:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-13 20:24","date_timestamp":1776111853,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116399273898505256","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mjfp7ny5ry2v"]}},{"id":"87718969","content_html":"<p>Went to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with my nephew today. So much fan service for the older viewers - R.O.B., Fox and Bowser OS made me laugh out loud and feel nostalgic! 🎨🎮🍿</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/9242eed9ef-m.jpg\" width=\"413\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features pencil drawings of cartoon-style characters and objects, including a spiked turtle-like creature, a block with a question mark, a helmet, and a mushroom, with pens resting on the page.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/06/went-to-see-the-super.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T19:43:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 19:43","date_timestamp":1775504593,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116359475700157288","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mitznhcquf2g"]}},{"id":"87655412","content_html":"<p>Impressions from and around the #Kleingarten 🌱. Trying to embrace even the bad drawings as with my attempt to copy the fallen tree trunks. Rather happy with the flowers, though. 🎨</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/ec045f9c38-m.jpg\" width=\"407\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features pencil drawings of a fallen tree with foliage, scattered logs, and a cluster of flowers, accompanied by a pen and handwritten text.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/c9086c8190-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Bright pink flowers are blooming on branches against a dark background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/f6275daeb0-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large, hollow, fallen tree trunk lies on the ground amidst grass and greenery in a wooded area.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/05/impressions-from-and-around-the.html","date_published":"2026-04-05T17:58:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-05 17:58","date_timestamp":1775411882,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116353400128430782","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mirdczaput2i"]}},{"id":"87646266","content_html":"<p>First preparations in the #Kleingarten. Looking forward to planting vegetables soon! 🌱</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/eb9d20fac2-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A garden area features multiple raised beds and pots, surrounded by a simple wooden fence with freshly tilled soil.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/05/first-preparations-in-the-kleingarten.html","date_published":"2026-04-05T15:05:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-05 15:05","date_timestamp":1775401535,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116352723413245483","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3miqzovvpzs24"]}},{"id":"87610202","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/SimonPeng\">@SimonPeng</a> I was mortified when I thought about this last lesson as my previous attempts at hands were absolutely horrible! Faces are still something I struggle with but I hope I can work out my own style that doesn’t look like something out of a body horror movie 😉. Now I just have to find some more resources that can help me do that!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/forestweekender/87610202","date_published":"2026-04-04T21:00:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 21:00","date_timestamp":1775336444,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87546002","content_html":"<p>Day 30. The human hand. This was so much easier than expected…not perfect but I’m honestly impressed about how “easy” drawing hands can be.</p>\n<p>This is the end of Mark Kistler’s <em>You Can Draw in 30 Days</em>. I can recommend this one to those who consider getting into drawing! Let’s see what’s next! 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/38f508a79e-m.jpg\" width=\"463\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page features detailed pencil drawings of hands in various gestures, each with an anchor tattoo on the wrist, alongside two mechanical pencils.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/03/day-the-human-hand-this.html","date_published":"2026-04-03T19:00:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-03 19:00","date_timestamp":1775242815,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116342315174747491","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mimfrqgd652v"]}},{"id":"87483741","content_html":"<p>Day 29. The human eye (and a cheetah’s). Enjoyed this one more than yesterday’s face lesson. Especially working with my own eye as a reference (the middle one) was fun! One more day to go! 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/5c99614ae2-m.jpg\" width=\"523\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook page is open to pencil drawings of three eyes, including two human-like and one animal-like, with a pen resting on it.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/02/day-the-human-eye-and.html","date_published":"2026-04-02T18:55:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-02 18:55","date_timestamp":1775156117,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116336638431157036","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mijv4aoiqt2f"]}},{"id":"87417385","content_html":"<p>Day 28. The human face…or what I think about it: a mess. I didn’t expect to create masterpieces when attempting this lesson, but this was just frustrating. With the eye and hand still coming up, this is not a good start for the final sessions. 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/bc879e944a-m.jpg\" width=\"444\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Two pencil sketches of faces are drawn on a page, accompanied by a black pencil.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/04/01/day-the-human-faceor-what.html","date_published":"2026-04-01T20:47:55+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-01 20:47","date_timestamp":1775076475,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116331418860380283","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mihkwnwvaj24"]}},{"id":"87341388","content_html":"<p>Day 27. Lettering in two-point perspective. 🎨</p>\n<p>This. Was. A. Struggle! Took me several hours to do this. Some retrospection is in order: Did I…</p>\n<ul>\n<li>…overestimate myself in drawing my username which contains 15 letters? ✅</li>\n<li>…make a horrible choice in deciding to use fineliners for the first time in this lesson? ✅</li>\n<li>…r...</li>\n</ul> <a href=\"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/03/31/day-lettering-in-twopoint-perspective.html\">forestweekender.micro.blog</a>","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/03/31/day-lettering-in-twopoint-perspective.html","date_published":"2026-03-31T18:56:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 18:56","date_timestamp":1774983377,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116325317550693262","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mieua6an2r2o"]}},{"id":"87267542","content_html":"<p>Day 26. A city in two-point perspective. Four more days to go in Kistler’s book… 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/0ec136b1d1-m.jpg\" width=\"490\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sketchbook displays pencil drawings of geometric forms and architectural elements, with DAY 25 showing a building and DAY 26 featuring an arrangement of block-like structures, accompanied by a pen.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/03/30/day-a-city-in-twopoint.html","date_published":"2026-03-30T17:45:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-30 17:45","date_timestamp":1774892734,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116319381708895325","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mic7uxi5fz27"]}},{"id":"87203689","content_html":"<p>Day 25. A castle in two-point perspective. Just half a page today as the two-point lessons are all rather repetitive - which is good because the last three activities are already intimidating: the human face, eye and hand 😬. 🎨</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/93862/2026/2948a34d0d-m.jpg\" width=\"564\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A 3D drawing of a castle sits on graph paper alongside two pens, labeled Day 25.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/2026/03/29/day-a-castle-in-twopoint.html","date_published":"2026-03-29T17:26:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 17:26","date_timestamp":1774805209,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@forestweekender/116313640695819668","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmpaunpyzx6rkedu2dkcdbpp/post/3mi7oc3qcgg2w"]}},{"id":"84956328","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/SimonPeng\">@SimonPeng</a> Thanks for your encouraging words! I get what you mean about getting other ideas out of your head - right now, drawing feels like a cleansing ritual to process the day! I will definitely keep it up!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/forestweekender/84956328","date_published":"2026-02-24T21:53:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-24 21:53","date_timestamp":1771970034,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"42605239","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/ArnoldHoogerwerf\">@ArnoldHoogerwerf</a> No it isn’t. While tidying up the plot after getting it, I saw one running next to me in my neighbor‘s garden. That was the reason why I got the hedgehog food in the first place. However, my parents not believing that it would actually attract one, at least got me proof that my ambition of turning the place into a wildlife-friendly garden is working out!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/forestweekender/42605239","date_published":"2024-07-31T11:39:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-07-31 11:39","date_timestamp":1722425946,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"35781255","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> Absolutely, it would be an honour! Thanks for sharing your writing with us!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/forestweekender/35781255","date_published":"2024-04-18T18:23:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-04-18 18:23","date_timestamp":1713464596,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"29618369","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/toddgrotenhuis\">@toddgrotenhuis</a> <a href=\"https://micro.blog/roelio\">@roelio</a> Thanks for your recommendations! Already added them to my reading list and looking forward to get back to Sanderson’s writing style!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/forestweekender/29618369","date_published":"2024-01-20T08:31:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Cervus","url":"https://forestweekender.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F03%2F923346.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"forestweekender"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-01-20 08:31","date_timestamp":1705739519,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}