Seabirds are elegant creatures in flight. On land they are curious and varied. Explore seabird diversity and how to draw the differences between species. We will also explore the surprising structure of the folded wing. Read More
Category: Art and Drawing
Tricks, tips, techniques and inspiration for artists.
The Dragons of Land and Sea
Learn to draw the Marine and Land Iguanas of the Galapagos. These strategies will also be useful for sketching any lizards you find. Read More
Sheer Lunacy!
John Muir Laws shows how to make diagrams and observations in preparation for the 15 May 2022 Lunar Eclipse. Moon puns are optional and always welcomed. Read More
Drawing Orcas
John Muir Laws teaches how to draw orcas and a bit about their anatomy. Happy Oceans Month! Read More
Coastal Cliffs and Waves
Let John Muir Laws show you some problem-solving he did around drawing coastal landscapes. Play with different strategies and learn some fast ways to capture the effects of waves hitting the coastal cliffs, using watercolor, a white crayon, and pencil. Read More
Point Blue: Migratory Shorebird Project
Learn about Point Blue’s shorebird research and tips to help you draw shorebirds. Join us to learn about the multinational Migratory Shorebird Project, led by Point Blue Conservation Science. We’ll explore the largest coordinated survey of wintering shorebirds and coastal wetlands on the Pacific Coast of the Americas. John Muir Laws will also share tips Read More
Drawing Amphibians
In this Ask Jack session, John Muir Laws teaches how to draw frogs. Read More
The Beak of the Finch
Learn about the amazing radiation of Geospizinae Finches on the Galapagos Islands and how to draw them. Read More
Gaining Confidence in Journaling
Join me for a workshop on different ways that we can find confidence in our journals, focusing on curiosity instead of creating pretty pictures. This was part of a series of workshops during International Nature Journaling Week. Read More
Water Soluble Pencils
Join John Muir Laws in this “Ask Jack” session, where we explore creating a river landscapito using watercolor pencils, as well as some of the challenges in using them. Read More