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Leaf Comparison: Challenge Day Thirteen
Have you ever compared two things in your nature journal? Today's Prompt: Leaf comparison John Muir Laws, myself, and other teachers talk frequently about the technique called "Joint Comparison." In
Sketch something you usually avoid: Challenge Day Twelve
What is something you usually avoid drawing? Today's Prompt: Sketch something you usually avoid Uh-oh, here we go with another challenging one. That's because the idea is to grow during
Steal Like an Artist: Challenge Day Eleven
How do you feel about stealing ideas? Today's Prompt: "Steal Like an Artist" Look up one Wild Wonder Teacher and Steal Ideas I can tell you are already having some
Nature Journaling Challenge Day Ten: More Blind Contour Drawings!
Remember when we did blind contour drawings earlier in the challenge? Today's Prompt: Three blind contour drawings in one minute Now, it's time to work faster. Blind contour drawings have
Watercolor First: Challenge Day Nine
Why would I want to do watercolor first? Today's Prompt: Watercolor First I have to admit that I never do this. I always start with the drawing. However, there is
Nature Journaling Multiple Languages: Challenge Day Eight
Have you ever nature journaled in multiple languages? Today's Prompt: Nature Journaling Multiple Languages First of all you don't have to be bilingual or polylingual to use multiple languages in
Nature Journaling all Your Senses: Challenge Day Seven
Why is nature journaling usually 90% visual? What about the other senses? Today's Prompt: Nature Journaling all Your Senses When you were in kindergarten you probably did an art activity
Challenge Day Six: Nature Journaling Change and Process
Have you ever nature journaled a process or change over time? Today's Prompt: Nature Journaling Change and Process Some of the most fascinating things we can witness in nature are
Challenge Day Five: Nature Journaling Your Food
Have you ever tried nature journaling your food? Today's Prompt: "Something you are going to eat" Your parents probably told you not to play with your food as a kid.
Challenge Day Four: Nature Journaling Nearby Nature
Have you tried nature journaling "nearby Nature?" Today's Prompt: "Nearby Nature" You don't have to go to Yosemite to nature journal. As a matter of fact you don't even have
Challenge Day Three: Blind Contour Drawing
Have you ever done blind contour drawings before? Today's Prompt: "Three blind contour drawings in three minutes" Blind contour drawing might be the single best exercise for improving your drawings.
Challenge Day Two: Seasonal Nature Journaling
What is seasonal nature journaling? Today's Prompt: "Seasonal" Sometimes, a little ambiguity in a prompt leaves you with more creative potential. However, many artists have also pointed to the usefulness