design lessons from nature

"Learn by heart the forms to be found in nature, so that you can use them like the notes in a musical composition."  --Max Beckmann

I was unable to get any of the art or graphic design classes that I need this semester... too many students and not enough sections being offered of each class.  So, I have been taking my art education into my own hands.  I recently checked out this book by Benjamin Debrie Taylor.  The first assignment is to draw a leaf.  Stay tuned to see how mine turned out.