Field Sketching

Field sketching is a wonderful way to creatively explore and cultivate curiosity about the natural world. Sketching in nature develops both drawing skills and observation skills as well as being a wonderful way to record your time there.  It’s a part of my creative practice, and one I enjoy sharing with others.

I offer a variety of field sketching workshops:

  • Field Sketching Basics: An introduction to drawing from nature in the field including basic drawing from observation techniques, resources for identification and diagraming, and tips for working in the field.

  • Ink Wash for Field Sketching: An introduction to field sketching followed by a tutorial on an ink wash technique suitable for use outside.

  • Watercolor for Field Sketching: An introduction to field sketching followed by a tutorial on water color techniques for sketching individual animals, plants, and insects.

  • Plein-air Landscapes: An introduction to working in plein-air (i.e. painted outside) watercolor landscapes.

Nature Journaling

The practice of nature journaling cultivates wonder and develops curiosity.  It’s also a wonderful way of slowing down to spend time in nature, encouraging observation, asking questions, and making connections. This is a less drawing-oriented practice than field sketching.

I offer a couple nature journaling workshops depending on the needs and interests of the group:

  • Introduction to Nature Journaling: An introduction to nature journaling with a range of examples followed by drawing and writing in pencil from specimens.

  • Writing for nature journaling: An introduction to nature journalling with a range of examples followed by a tutorial on writing from observation and on poetic writing for nature journals.

 

Field Sketching & Nature Journaling Workshops:

Introduction to Nature Journaling, National Park College, Hot Springs, AR: Sunday, April 28 1:30. Check here to register.

If you are interested in scheduling a nature journal workshop, please contact me here.

Nature Journaling at Lake Catherine

Please check out my blog for more field sketching.