How to Nature Journal Like a Kid!

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 […]

How to Use a Waterbrush

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, […]

Nature Journal Beach Vacation…

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 […]

How to Nature Journal Plants

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 […]

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. […]

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)

image showing urban sketching in san diego with sketchbook watercolor and a building in san diego's 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 […]