La Brea studies. These are done while trying to keep my 4 four year old from running off or throwing on of her legendary tantrums..actually she did really well. I had her drawing right along with me. Again, I am struck at the sheer beauty of these animals--all curves and tapers. What fun shapes to draw, what good practice. Here in North America, we boast of having the American Lion; one of the largest big cats ever, reaching a size 1/3 larger than the African! What a privilege to live so close to La Brea. All those creatures who unwittingly gave their lives to the Pits. So much to draw and study there. So many more angles to draw and digest...