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 […]
How to Nature Journal Tidepools in Costa Rica
I have done lots of nature journaling in tidepools in California but right now I’m going to show you how to nature journal tidepools in Costa Rica!….Did I mention I […]
How to Nature Journal a Tree in Costa Rica
Want to learn how to nature journal a tree in Costa Rica? Now is your chance to join me vicariously on this tropical nature journaling adventure. In any event a […]
Nature Journaling in the Grand Canyon! Post-Trip Share (Part 1)
I’m back from nature journaling in the Grand Canyon for 21 days. In my live “Show and Tell” video I share experiences and pages from the adventure! You already know […]
How to Draw Rocks in Your Nature Journal
If you know how to draw rocks then you will always have a subject. The bird flew away, the deer were hiding, and you missed the wildflower bloom. However, the […]
How To Draw With Binoculars
Do you know how to draw with binoculars? Are you a birder, nature journaler, or urban sketcher? If so, you can see more, draw better, and learn faster with this […]
How To Draw Standing Up
Learning how to draw standing up can make you a better artist in addition to multiplying your drawing opportunities! Here, I describe several mistakes you are probably making right now […]
Tree Drawing In Your Nature Journal
Tree drawing is a cornerstone of nature art in general and nature journaling in particular. When you learn how to draw trees better your sketchbook or nature journal will improve […]
Nature Comics to Show Action in Your Nature Journal
Have you ever witnessed an exciting event in nature? An action even that you could not represent in your nature journal? If so, then nature comics might be the perfect […]
Flower Drawing in Your Nature Journal
Do you like flowers? Do you like drawing? If so then this video about flower drawing in your nature journal is for you! First, it is important to understand some […]
Drawing Prompts For Nature Journaling at Home
In this video you will learn ten drawing prompts that are fun, helpful, and engaging. Have you ever experienced creative block? Have you ever felt a lack of ideas or […]
Best Brush Pens: Follow Up Review
Have you experimented with brush pens? Do you have time to sort through all the different types as well as their confusing names? In this video I review several types […]
Two Books You Need in 2020!
In this episode of the show I review two books that I think you need. While these books aren’t specifically about nature journaling I think they can help you take […]
Secret Nature Journaling Locations!
Do you need some inspiration for new nature journaling locations? Check out this video where I nature journal at the Bohart Museum of Entomology on the UC Davis Campus!
Mix up Your Media!
Do you get stuck in artistic ruts? In this video I describe a personal rut and how I got out of it.
The Nature Journal Show!
Those of you that follow my youtube channel have seen that I started a weekly nature journaling show! I am really excited about it and have been putting a lot […]
10 Landscape Painting Tips on a Hot Day!
Did you see my last video and want to learn more? In this one I share the technical side…Let me know where you are at in your learning journey. What […]
Follow me in this video as I discover that it is hotter in California than it was in East Africa!
Nature Journal Quick Tip:
Nature Journaling is not about drawing pretty pictures. It is about accelerating your learning and deepening your observations and connection in nature. Ironically, if you are focused on pretty pictures […]
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Learn to Nature Journal at the Hallberg Butterfly Gardens!
I’m super excited to be collaborating with the biodiverse pollinator sanctuary Hallberg Butterfly Gardens! We will be offering an introduction to nature journaling course at their site in Sebastopol. […]
Marvel at Incredible Carnivorous Plants!
In the month of January, the North Coast Nature Journal club will stay out of the rain and warm inside the bio-diverse greenhouses at California Carnivores in Sebastopol! This local […]
Nature Journal Inside! No Excuses
I had to cancel the nature journaling field trip for today but here is a video that I made to motivate you to nature journal at home! Consider it your […]
Special Access to Nature Journal at the Laguna!
In November, I have the opportunity to lead a crew of nature journalers on some normally inaccessible trails in the Laguna de Santa Rosa! I am really excited to be […]
Nature Journaling Process in the Field
Here is my journaling behind the scenes from this week: In addition to amping up my journaling practice I am also working to do a lot more videography and sharing […]
I’m Working Hard and Loving It
I include a lot of my thoughts, feelings, and routines on a roadtrip to teach at the Monterey Bay Birding Festival. I talk about my growing conviction that this kind […]
A Peak at My Latest Journal
Come with me as I peruse the pages of my last journal, sharing drawings and peppering the video with rants about the benefits of journaling. One journal usually spans three […]
Capture the Essence of California Oak Savanna
In the month of October the north coast nature journal club will be exploring the rolling hills and oak savanna of Helen Putnam Regional Park near Petaluma. We will practice […]
Setback or Opportunity?
Follow me in this video as I explain some of the ideas that have emerged while I’m dealing with recent surgery to my wrist. As an artist, writer, and nature […]
Come Draw Piles of Gorgeous Vegetables with Me!
Come practice drawing and nature journaling in an information dense setting at the wonderful Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in nature, diversity, […]
Practice in Adverse Conditions
This video is meant to entertain and motivate you to learn faster, try harder, and push your edges…
Learn Faster: Nature Journaling in Information Dense Environments
Here is a practical technique that you can apply to learning almost any new skill but is especially useful for nature artists and nature journalers! I have been unintentionally doing […]
Sketch at the Reptile Expo!
On October 22nd I will be geeking out with my nature journal at the reptile expo in Santa Rosa at the fairgrounds!! It will be a great opportunity to see […]
Spoken Reflections from Tanzania: Day 2
During my trip to Tanzania, I used my nature journal and my pocket notebook for drawing and writing and I used my phone for photos, short videos, and audio recordings. […]
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The North Bay Nature Journal Club
The North Bay Nature Journal Club is a way for you to share your passion for sketching, observation, and learning with other people in nature. Sonoma and Marin counties in […]
Sketchers Learn Faster
There was once a ceramics teacher who did an experiment with his students. He told half the class to make as many pots as they could over the course of […]
Explore Sunset at the Laguna!
In December we will meet at the Laguna de Santa Rosa trail during the most exciting and most beautiful time of day! The crepuscular hours are when many raptors can […]
Second Chance Elk at Tomales Point!
In November we will hike back out to Tomales Point for a second chance or a double dose of the Tule Elk! We went once in September and it was […]