I had an interesting chat with another long time nature journaler last week, who felt that their work wasn’t progressing and that it was affecting their confidence.
Most of us go through these stages, where things don’t go as planned, and we can’t seem to make what’s in our head appear on the paper. It’s frustrating….
Read MoreThis week I had several questions about waterbrushes, so I thought I’d cover them here. I think they’re brilliant and many outdoor sketchers use one.
The idea is simple, it’s a brush which carries it’s own, self contained reservoir of liquid…
Read MoreI’ve been asked if I would post about my sketching kit and supplies, so here goes! Before that though, my top tip if you’re starting your nature journal journey is;
Read MoreWinter journaling for me usually means an ongoing battle with rain and wind. So I often have to resort to other methods to keep up my journal. This year is no exception, it’s been raining almost every day, and pretty breezy too.
As I work in a very ‘traditional’ style of nature journal keeping, for ‘finished’ pages, that’s a problem. I used to feel ‘guilty’ about not completing everything outdoors, but my home journaling patches, a marsh and woodland, have no shelter or cover. I’ve tried different methods to stop my sketchbook getting damp, but
Read MoreYou have a journal, and a pencil, and you’ve spent time connecting with nature. Brilliant! Now for drawing. This is the start of a wonderful adventure.
Just breathe, relax, and remember - it’s only marks on paper.
Make it easy for yourself. Start with something which has….
Read MoreNature and creativity make for a happier, healthier, and more connected life. I'm trying to engage more fully with the natural world, finding wonder in the ordinary and everyday; through nature journaling, in my wildlife garden, and seeing what's happening in my local patch. I'm learning to slow down, become more mindful and grateful, and doing my bit to protect our planet! Join me?
