• Botanical Illustration 6: Putting it all together

    Zoom Meeting CA

    Now it is time to take all your botanical illustration techniques and combine them to draw flowers that have a foundation of structure and geometry but also have lively curling and twisting petals. Join John Muir Laws as he walks through the process of drawing a complex and curled iris. Don't be shy, you can Read More

  • Raptors in Flight 1

    Zoom Meeting CA

    Learn the basics of bird wing structure to help you draw birds of prey in flight. We will also explore simple foreshortening in outstretched wings. Download, print, and cut out these paper models before class. Click Here to Join the Zoom Workshop! Passcode: 187351 All ages and experience levels are welcome. No registration is necessary, Read More

  • Bird in the Hand: Virtual Nature Journaling with Point Blue

    CA, United States

    Bird in the Hand: a virtual nature journaling experience at the Palomarin Field Station with Point Blue Conservation Science Thursday, April 8, 2021, 12:00-1:30 PM (PDT) Join Naturalist Artist Educator John Muir Laws on a virtual visit to our Palomarin Field Station, where Point Blue scientists have been banding birds and advancing conservation for more Read More

  • Raptors in Flight 2

    Zoom Meeting CA

    Further develop your raptor drawing skills and we bend the wing in the middle to make an "M" shape. This kink in the wing makes subtle and often counterintuitive shapes. the flexible wingtip may also curl up at the tip. This may make the tips of the feathers look cut off. Learn to expect what Read More

  • How to Draw Tropical Fish with Colored Pencils

    Zoom Meeting CA

    Explore colored pencil technique with vibrant tropical fish. In this workshop, we will learn how to apply colored pencils for vibrant colors and crisp details. Special equipment: Bristol board or other think and sturdy drawing paper, colored pencils, colorless blender, black grape, grayed lavender, and white pencil, embossing tool (or dead ballpoint pen). Click Here Read More

  • Earth Day Nature Journaling with California State Parks

    CA, United States

    Join me and California State Parks interpreters Mariana and Robin as we look for hidden gems at our coastal State Parks in an online interactive nature journaling workshop for Earth Day! Great for all ages! This event is free but registration is required and space is limited.  Click HERE to register.   This event will Read More

  • Earth Day Flower Drawing Workshop with the Walt Disney Family Museum

    CA, United States

    Join me on Earth Day, Thurs, April 22, for an online for a fun and interactive flower drawing workshop hosted by the Walt Disney Family Museum. We will learn how to block in the basic flower shapes, foreshorten flowers, and use watercolor or colored pencils to bring out the beauty in your own nature journal. Read More

    $5
  • How to draw bird legs and feet

    Zoom Meeting CA

    Many people are afraid of drawing birds' feet and so hide the feet behind leaves. With a little knowledge, you can draw accurate and functional bird legs and feet. The bird leg has key similarities and differences from ours. Learn the structure of birds' legs and feet and how to draw them. Learn how to Read More

  • Arrragh! How can I get all that done?

    Zoom Meeting CA

    Who boy, observing, drawing, notes, measurements, haiku, layout, watercolor, how can you get all this done? If you feel like there is some way the journal is supposed to look or have a backlog of "uncompleted" journal pages the makes the whole process feel like a burden, this is the class for you. Join John Read More

  • GVNJC: Activate Your Senses!

    CA, United States

    Join the Great Valley Nature Journal Club for a guest workshop with Janice Kelley. This session will create opportunities to discover a new dimension in your nature journaling experience. After a short presentation describing different journaling practices, you will engage in either one or two activities and share, depending on time and interest. (1): Go Read More