Gena Richman is one of those teachers you wish you had when you were a kid. She taught generations of students at Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley. Nature Journaling was a part of every student’s ongoing education. Her classes went on regular field trips to nearby Magnolia Park (walking distance) where she progressively built Read More
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Online Nature Journal Archives
Many amazing and inspiring manuscripts and journals have been digitized and are available for free online. Here is a list of some of the great ones I have found. Please add others you like in the comments. I will append this list on a regular basis. The Journals of Henry David Thoreau The notebooks of Read More
INJW “It Reminds Me Of…” with Jack
Join John Muir Laws in this special workshop for International Nature Journaling Week, as he teaches about one of nature journaling’s three core prompts: “It reminds me of…” This prompt will help you deepen your memories about what you observe and bring more creativity into your nature journaling practices. Creativity is a skill you can Read More
Suggesting detail on bird heads and wings
Learn how to suggest structure and detail in your bird drawings. By understanding the importance of a few key anatomical structures, your bird drawing will come out faster, more accurate, and with a greater sense of life. Don’t get lost in the details but suggest a few critical shapes. Learn how and why to draw Read More
Golden Pheasant Study
Learn tricks for composing and painting birds as John Muir Laws breaks down strategies for drawing the body of a Golden Pheasant. This workshop is part of the “Ask Jack” series where viewers pose drawing and journaling questions and we solve them live. Read More
Peer Mentorship and Feedback (Video)
What is the role of peer mentorship and feedback to motivate and focus students in nature journaling? Join the Nature Journal Educator’s Forum for a lively discussion. Read More
John Muir Laws on Open Road (NBC)
Join me for a conversation with Doug McConnell on NBC’s Open Road. April 2, 2016 Read More
Memory, Journal Sharing and Review (video)
Join the Nature Journal Educator’s Forum as we explore memory and the impact of reviewing notes and observations. Educational research has direct implications about how we should review our field notes making “post hawk” compositions and in group journal share sessions. Read More
How to draw Cast Shadows (video)
Cast shadows are different than object shadows. Here are a few concepts and strategies to help you draw shadows on the ground or cast across other objects. Learn to make bug shadows and shadows beneath found objects in your nature journal. Read More