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From the Galapagos to You
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.

Nature Sketching and Nature Journaling: What’s the Difference?
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

Drawing as a Learning Tool
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 (Balboa Park)
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

Nature Sketching with Christine Elder
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

Nature Journaling Beginner
Are you a nature journaling beginner? So is Emily. That's why she was surprised when I asked her to be on the Nature Journal Show. However, I think it is

Nature Journaling Germany with Verena Hillgärtner
Did you know that nature journaling in Germany is blowing up? One of the main people involved in this massive growth of German nature journaling is Verena Hillgärtner. Verena is

Nature Sketching with Debby Kaspari
What is the difference between nature sketching, field sketching, plein air drawing, and nature journaling? I talked to Debby Kaspari about some of these differences as well her favorite art

Nature Journaling With Kids
Is nature journaling with kids the same as nature journaling with adults? What about teens? Why is it good to nature journal with kids? These are some of the questions

Travel Sketching
Travel sketching is something I am trying to practice more. In this video you can see how I did a bit of travel sketching in Panama on my way to

Nature Journaling and Botanical Illustration
Have you ever wondered about the differences between nature journaling and botanical illustration? In this week's episode of the Nature Journal Show I will address this question as I take

Scrapbooking and Nature Journaling
Scrapbooking and Nature Journaling Have you ever used scrapbooking techniques in your nature journal? In this video I demonstrate how. Scrapbooking and nature journaling are two forms of creative expression