Nature journaling is a wonderful way to get even more richness from our birding experiences. Please join naturalist John Muir Laws and the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society as we imagine a trip to into the desert, record our discoveries, and probe mysteries in our notebooks. John will demonstrate habits of mind, drawing techniques, and journaling Read More
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Join me for 5 days of journaling fun!
Join me for the 5th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference: September 13-17, 2023, Online The largest international event of its kind, the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference gathers people who are passionate about nature, art, science, curiosity, and wonder to share ideas, learn from each other, support each other, inspire each other, and have Read More
Drawing Birds with Debby Kaspari
Join John Muir Laws and special guest Debby Kaspari as they talk birds and dive into Debby’s journals and mindset. Hear Debby’s journey to being a bird artist, as well as her tips and tricks for drawing birds in the field. (Mar. 2023) Debby Kaspari’s website: https://drawingthemotmot.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/debbykaspari/ To learn more about Debby’s upcoming Read More
New! Quick Start Guide to Nature Journaling: Free download
This handy zine includes everything you need to get started nature journaling! It covers the basics (a definition, using words/pictures/numbers, and I notice/I wonder/It reminds me of), plus info on tools, places to journal, and more. BONUS: Turn the zine inside out for seven inspiring nature journaling prompts. The QR code takes you to more Read More
Class: Learn to Draw Water with John Muir Laws
MAY 20, 2023, 10am-12pm Pacific Time. ONLINE Join award-winning artist, author, educator, and scientist John Muir Laws, aka Jack, for this fun, engaging, and empowering class on capturing water in your nature journal—from mountain streams to still lakes to wild waterfalls. In this 2-hour live online class, you will learn how to draw landscapes with Read More
Learn to Draw Plants with John Muir Laws
Join me for a 2-hour live online class on Sunday, March 26, where I will share my best tips and tricks for drawing plants, which I have learned and refined through my 35+ years of teaching. Read More
Sketching Raptors on Toned Paper
John Muir Laws demonstrates how to draw raptors on toned paper using a 2B mechanical pencil, a white pencil for highlights, and the tone of the paper itself as a value. Read More
How to Draw Warblers
Join John Muir Laws and the Galt Winter Bird Festival for this in-depth workshop about warblers. Wood Warblers are bundles of beauty that add color and joy to our woodlands and marshes. Let’s explore the basics of warbler anatomy and how to draw the birds you see in your field notes. Read More
John Busby: nature journaling inspiration
Join John Muir Laws and Valters Videnieks for a close exploration of the sketches and work of bird artist John Busby. Both John and Valters have been strongly influenced by Busby’s work. His drawings accurately capture subtle and fleeting moments with simplicity and joy. We will learn from his drawings, analyze his style, and teaching Read More
Article on Nature Journaling in PUNCH magazine
The February 2022 issue of PUNCH magazine features a cover story on nature journaling: “The Key To Infinite Wonder: John Muir Laws Nurtures Active Curiosity Through Nature Journaling.” Read a PDF here. Read More