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I sometimes struggle deciding between nature journaling birds or plants. Focusing can be hard in nature. Sometimes, I tell myself I am going to go to a certain spot to

What is a perpetual journal and how can I try perpetual journaling? How are perpetual journals different from nature journals? To answer some of these questions I recently interviewed Pam

Do you want to nature journal mushrooms? Now is your chance to join me nature journaling one of the most iconic mushrooms ever! Yes, the Amanita muscaria, the one that

Today, we are going to steal from kids. I know that sounds bad but hear me out. To be more specific we are going to try and steal their learning

Do you know how to use a waterbrush? They are also called water brush pens, watercolor brushpens, and a few other names. Whatever you call them they are amazing. However,

While everyone else is stressing between thanksgiving and Christmas you are sitting on the beach in Costa Rica. Your nature journal is in your lap. Your watercolors are in your

Everybody is doing it, but we could do a better job if we deliberately practiced how to nature journal plants.  Today, we are going to look at several approaches. In

Outside, a few shafts of sun penetrate the wet swirling clouds. Water drips from a thousand green leaves. A confusing assortment of Galapagos finch calls repeat like a broken record.

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between nature journaling and nature sketching? Nature sketching and nature journaling are two popular ways to connect with nature and record observations

What is drawing good for? Two main things in my opinion: decoration and learning. In today's world we are so focused on the first benefit that we often forget drawing

Urban sketching in San Diego is great! Specifically, the famous Balboa park is a perfect place for nature journaling and urban sketching. During a recent stay in San Diego I

What is the difference between "Nature Sketching" and "Nature Journaling?" Is coffee an essential art supply? What is the best advice for new nature sketchers? How can I go nature