I started with the bark on the fallen branch on which the heron is standing, followed by the water ripples below the branch.
A small bush was placed into the background to the left side of the heron.
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Next I added the reeds into the background to the right of the fallen branch.
I will post this sketch at a later date once I have added more details to the drawing of the heron on the branch.
Thank you for coming to look at my artwork.