Illustration + Nature Sketching
So what do you actually do with a nature journal? When you’re new to this technique, it can be helpful to look at examples and styles that other sketchbook artists use. Here are different methods that you can use in your nature journal. Generally, nature journals focus on nature observations. You work with different elements … Read more
In the third part of this series I want to give you a few practical tips for nature journaling, so that it’s a bit easier to start drawing and actually feels like fun – this is an important point! Read the first two parts here: Part 1: Choosing a Sketchbook Part 2: Assembling Your Sketching … Read more
In the second part of this practical series on how to start a nature journal, we’ll take a look at pencils, pens and ways to add color to your sketches. Things to keep in mind when choosing tools: Keep it light: if you want to sketch outside, you’ll have to carry your tools. It makes … Read more
In this 3-part series, I want to show you how to get started with your nature journal on a practical level. You don’t need a lot of materials, if you’ve made any kind of art before, you probably have already all of the supplies. Part 1: Choosing a Sketchbook Choosing a sketchbook can seem difficult, … Read more
I wanted to show you how my nature journal is coming along after a few weeks of regular sketching. A few thoughts about my decision: I had been thinking about starting a visual journal on this blog for a while. I like the thought of documenting my artistic journey in a chosen field and to … Read more
I just published a new class about sketching in nature, and learning to observe and draw. In the class, we’re going to start a nature journal, or nature sketchbook. If you love art and nature and would love to connect the two, then a nature journal is a great thing to have. Or maybe you’re … Read more
In the last few weeks, I’ve thought a lot about habits. I used to write a lot for this blog, but in the last year it didn’t really find a place in my schedule. I made a book, moved, learned a lot about illustration, started to publish new creative classes online (which has been wonderful), … Read more