Join naturalist and illustrator Kristin Link for a conversation about her new book, Discovering the Art of Field Sketching. Kristin will share how she uses small, daily nature journal entries in pen and watercolor to explore plant morphology and phenology, keeping track of how plants grow, bloom, and change through the seasons. Discover how close observation and small sketches of the plants in your neighborhood can help build familiarity and a sense of place over time. 

Bio: Kristin Link is a science illustrator, artist, and educator based in McCarthy, Alaska. Her work explores the intersection of art, ecology, and place, focusing on northern landscapes including glaciers, tundra, and the boreal forest. Kristin’s illustrations have been featured in museum exhibits, educational materials, and her long-running nature journal column in her local newspaper, the Copper River Record. She teaches field sketching and science communication across Alaska and online. See more of her work at kristinillustration.com.All ages and experience levels are welcome. No registration is necessary.

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If you are new to Zoom or are having trouble with the meeting controls, please see these notes and suggestions on Zoom Tips for Online Classes with John Muir Laws to help you get more out of the online workshop. When possible I will also make a recording of the workshop and post it on my blog. I look forward to seeing you there!

Bring

• Your Journal and favorite drawing materials. Taking notes while you watch and participate will help you remember the new techniques and incorporate them into your journaling.
• Your sense of humor!