Seattle Chinese Garden

It's a huge challenge for me to draw gardens...I tried the Japanese Garden in the Arboretum last October and was looking forward to trying again at today's sketch outing to the Seattle Chinese Garden in South Seattle...Found a great spot at a little cement table surrounded by lily pads and daffodils. I couldn't decide whether it would be better to listen to Pandora classical or Godsmack while drawing...I opted for Godsmack which possibly contributed to pressing so hard on the paper I almost painted right through it. Whatever the outcome, what a great 78 degree day to remind that summer is almost here...