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
Category: Nature Journals
Techniques and ideas to related to fast sketching in field conditions.
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
How to Become a Master of Field Arts
Join John Muir Laws and his special guest, author and naturalist Roseann Hanson – who is one of the co-organizers of the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference – in a conversation about her newest book, “Master of Field Arts”. A lifelong naturalist who can track her budding natural history interests to eight years of age Read More
Nature Journaling, the Art of Seeing
Joan Greene wrote this rich and thoughtful article about Nature Journaling for the September 2021 issue of the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine. Read More
How to Draw the Moon & International Moon Night
Learn how to draw the moon and understand its phases. John Muir Laws will demonstrate how to draw the moon in its different phases, Discover key seas and craters that are visible with binoculars or a small telescope. Read More
Nature Journaling in the Pantry
Enjoy this introduction to nature journaling with John Muir Laws and the Sonoma Land Trust. John presents basic techniques and tips to help you get in the right mindset to begin your nature journaling journey. Watch as he explores a sprouting onion from the pantry. Sometimes you find mystery and surprises in the familiar objects Read More
NJC, Episode 34: Animals on the Move
What do you do when the animal you are sketching moves? In this episode, we learn three techniques to make useful sketches of subjects that will not hold still. This system will help you record behaviors and nature’s unfolding stories. Read More
NJC, Episode 31: Sense of Place
Exploring a special place may require special methods. It helps to have a plan. Go on a scavenger hunt and find three small items that strongly represent this place at this time. You might, for instance, choose a brightly colored leaf in an autumn forest. Draw and describe these into your journal. Then add a Read More
Interview on the Night Sky Tourist Podcast
Join me for a lively conversation with Vicky Derkson of the Night Sky Tourist Podcast. Listen here. Read More
How to Draw Block Diagrams
This is going to be fun! Learn how to create landscape block diagrams. These are great ways to explore and visualize landscapes and ecosystems. This system will help you playfully explore and document your discoveries in nature. Read More