Try something difficult

 

Bearded iris are hard flowers to draw, like roses. This took a couple of hours and isn't bad, although you're probably thinking it could use some color. 

I like plain pencil drawing, because the tools are so simple and you can do it anywhere. My iris was copied from this how-to-draw-flowers book. 

Maybe that's not as creative as drawing from life, but I find copying engaging, because the concentration quiets down the busy right side of the brain. For a few minutes, at least. Anyway, the hardest part of any drawing is staring at the blank paper and getting started. 

We've passed the halfway mark of June, and not a drop of rain has fallen in Seattle so far this month. We might get a touch of wet over the weekend, which will be welcome. 

An old farmer saying: 

"A good rain in June sets all in tune."