Join me and Regina Ridley of Bay Nature Magazine for a discussion and demonstration of how to build a nature journal page on one of your hikes in the woods. In this demonstration, I draw mushrooms, birds, and landscapes and explore the value of keeping your own nature journal. Read More
Category: Art and Drawing
Tricks, tips, techniques and inspiration for artists.
NJC, Episode 7: Cross Section
Did you love maps? Now take your nature journaling to the next level with cross-sections! In this video, we learn how to make a side-view diagram clearly explain the structure of a place or object. Add labels or keys to include even more information on the page. Read More
How to include numbers in your Nature Journal (video)
Join John Muir Laws and Fiona Gillogly for the ultimate quantification tutorial for nature journalers! Learn how to count, measure, find your pace and use biometrics, record angles with a goniometer, time, and estimate. Plus learn how to use the Beaufort wind force scale, percent cover chart, and measure degrees of arc. Also, learn tricks Read More
NJC, Episode 6: Making a Map
Learn how making a map can help you observe and describe your discoveries. A simple overhead view with a key and scale is a great way to explore an ecosystem or tell the story of a place. Read More
How to draw leaves (video)
Learn cool tricks to help you draw a single leaf. This workshop includes getting the basic shape, edge serrations, leaf venation, and curling edges. Read More
NJC, Episode 5: Counting and Measuring
Learn to use numbers in your nature journal. Counting and measuring are good ways to start to see the numbers in nature. See what happens when you add these to your own nature journal. Read More
Watercolor Special Effects
Learn how to use and control special effects such as salt, alcohol, wax, frisket, splatter, and more to add texture and pizazz to your paintings. We will explore a variety of fun methods and materials. This is hands-on so get your gear together before the class. Special tools for this workshop: Watercolor kit, brushes, and Read More
How to Draw A Turkey
You already are an expert in turkey anatomy from your studies at the dinner table. Turn your turkey knowledge upside down for a fun and fast way to build up your turkey sketching skills! No Tomfoolery here! Read More
NJC, Episode 4: Zoom In-Zoom Out
Change your perspective and scale in your nature journal. Zoom in to catch small details, observe and document your observations at life-size, and step back away from what you are observing to take in the big picture. By combining all three levels of observation in your investigation you will see and wonder so much more! Read More
How to Draw Creeks and Moving Water (video)
How do you handle transparency and reflection while painting water? How can you suggest moving water or a waterfall with pencil, pen, or watercolor? Read More