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, […]
How to Nature Journal in Five Steps
Are you just getting started with nature journaling? Or have you returned from a break in nature journaling and want some tips on starting again? Check out Marley Peifer’s easy […]
Nature Journaling for Beginners: Essentials
Do you want the best tips on nature journaling for beginners distilled from years of teaching, interviewing beginners and experts, and watching how newbies learn nature journaling? I have talked […]
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 […]
Nature Journaling Kid
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to nature journal all day, everyday? Does such a dream seem unattainable and far-fetched? Let our resident nature journaling kid, Raybonto, […]
How to Nature Journal a Collection
Right now, I’m going to show you how to nature journal using the “collection” technique. This is one of the basic nature journaling approaches. You can use it even if […]
Nature Journal Adventure: Kayak Nature Journaling
Join me on a nature journal adventure with my friend and fellow nature journaler JP! It was Superbowl Sunday but we decided to nature journal instead. We saw a dead […]
How to Nature Journal Old Trees
Drawing old trees is one of my favorites! I’m gonna show you how to nature journal old trees; in this case a charismatic old oak tree. I’ll use ink, watercolor, […]
Nature Journaling Podcast!
I’m usually the one asking the questions but this time I’m in the hot seat. Recently, I was interviewed for the Journaling with Nature Podcast. Check it out and consider […]
How to Nature Journal Where You Grew Up
What was your connection to nature where you grew up? In this video, I show you how to nature journal where you grew up as I explore the natural area […]
How to Nature Journal Bugs!
We learn how to nature journal bugs and why they matter in this exciting conversation with the Beetle Lady! Why are kids fascinated with bugs? What about bugs grosses some […]
How to Nature Journal on a Kayak
Learning how to nature journal on a kayak can take your enjoyment of nature to the next level. You are guaranteed to see new things because a kayak is an […]
How to Use a Viewfinder for Drawing Landscapes
Did you know that you can improve a drawing 75% before you even start drawing? Knowing how to use a viewfinder for drawing landscapes is the first step. Whether you […]
How to Nature Journal Without Fear!
In this video I show you how to nature journal without fear, because I think it’s the most important thing for your nature journaling. Why Nature Journaling Without Fear matters […]
How to Choose a Sketchbook for Nature Journaling
How do I choose a sketchbook for nature journaling? Which paper is best? What size should I choose? Don’t worry, don’t waste money, and don’t blindly get the same journal […]
Birding and Nature Journaling: Special Technique
Let’s combine birding and Nature Journaling to see more birds, learn faster, improve our memory of field marks, and go deeper with each bird. In this video I show you […]
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 […]
Nature Observation: How to See More With Your Nature Journal
Nature observation used to be essential for your survival. You would not be here today if your ancestors were not observant. This was the case for most of human history. […]
How to Nature Journal in 10 Steps
Do you want to learn how to nature journal? Do you want to avoid the most common beginner mistakes? Right now, I show you 10 steps to getting started with […]
Nature Hobbies in Your Journal
Do you have nature hobbies or art hobbies beside nature journaling? Have you ever wanted to bring your nature journal along to your other hobby? In this video, I try […]
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 […]
Nature Journaling at Home: In Your FRIDGE!
Come nature journaling at home with me as we explore my fridge! What is nature and where is it? And do you have to drive somewhere to find it?In spite […]
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 […]
John Muir Laws Interview on The Nature Journal Show
John Muir Laws (aka Jack Laws) could inspire a hard boiled egg. In fact, after this interview you will never look an egg the same. But maybe you have never […]
My First Nature Journal
Have you looked at your very first nature journal recently? Or are you just starting out with nature journaling? In this video I share the good, the bad, and the […]
Best Watercolor Palette
A good watercolor palette is one of the best art investments you can make so I am going to show you my favorite palette and four reasons why it is […]
How to Deal With the Blank Page!
Have you ever stared at the blank page of a new sketchbook for a little bit too long? Have you ever been on a roll with your nature journaling and […]
Good Tips For Any Nature Journaler
You all asked for more interviews and shares with different nature journalers in our community so here you go! In 2020 I’m planning on doing lots more interviews like this.
How To Learn Faster and Avoid the Talent Trap
Do you ever get intimidated when you look at other peoples drawings or nature journal pages? In this episode of the show I give you some tips for how to […]
Nature Journaling for Beginners!
Are you interested in nature journaling but don’t know where to start? In this video I cover the basics on nature journaling for beginners. In addition to this video you […]
Nature Journaling During the Holidays
Do you want some ideas of how to stay sane this holiday season and get more nature journaling in?
How To Do a Curiosity Wander
The curiosity wander is the most basic nature journaling technique in the field. It is open ended and easy to do in a short amount of time. In this video […]
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 […]
Follow me in this video as I discover that it is hotter in California than it was in East Africa!
CANCELLED DUE TO LIBRARY CLOSURE! Tracking for Journalers: The Secret Language of Nature (Lafayette)
Do you want to take your nature observations to the next level? Do you want to see more animals and understand more of what is going on around you? Join […]
Tracking for Journalers: The Secret Language of Nature (San Francisco)
Do you want to take your nature observations to the next level? Do you want to see more animals and understand more of what is going on around you? Join […]
Tracking for Journalers: The Secret Language of Nature (Tiburon)
Do you want to take your nature observations to the next level? Do you want to see more animals and understand more of what is going on around you? Join […]
The Last Nature Journaling Adventure Video?
Join me on this foggy and cold nature journaling field trip to the biodiverse coastal dunes of Sonoma County! This will be my last nature journal adventure post before my […]
Pitcher Plant Bonanza!
In June, the North Coast Nature Journal Club is privileged to enjoy the peak of the pitcher plants at California Carnivores in Sonoma County! This nursery contains the largest collection […]
Nature Journal With Me
Follow me to the coast for a fun and challenging nature journaling outing.
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 […]