Nara Park Deer
graphite
8.9 x 11.4 cm (3.5" x 4.5")

A thousand odd deer roam freely around Nara Park, in Nara, Japan. The park, which isn't particularly large, is in the middle of Nara.

Deer seemed to be everywhere in the park. They were quite tolerant of people. If anything, they seemed a little bored with us. Bored with us at least until they felt the need of a deer biscuit or two, which were conveniently provided for visitors to dispense by local vendors throughout the park.

This drawing, which has gotten a little smudged in the course of travelling, was done in the midst of a couple of dozen deer enjoying an afternoon nap (post deer biscuits, of course).