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Discover Nature Sketching and Journaling
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Orientation Video (2:39)
Welcome and Course Guide Download
Getting Started With Nature Sketching Booklet
The Joy and Practice of Field Sketching (Video) (46:48)
Benefits of a Sketching / Journaling Practice
Nature Journal Page Recipe Handout
GATHERING YOUR SUPPLIES
Gathering your journaling supplies
Gathering your field supplies (2:21)
Assemble your cabinet of curiosities
TIPS AND IDEAS
Review locations to sketch
What you'll learn about nature
Tips for fostering a regular practice
Creative sketching ideas
How to draw anything!
VIDEO WORKSHOPS
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Nature Journal Page Demonstration (Oaks and Acorns) (41:09)
Workshop on 'Virtual Field Sketching' Techniques (Video) (78:18)
Nature Journal Page Demonstration (Video) (15:16)
Weathering Challenging Field Conditions (Video) (21:32)
Creative Solutions to Field Sketching Challenges (Video) (106:39)
Ephemeral Nature Art Project (Video) (12:53)
Whole Brain Techniques for Improving your Drawing Skills (Video) (76:19)
Inspiration from Naturalists' Notebooks Through the Ages (Presentation) (47:29)
CREATIVE PROMPTS FOR FIELD SKETCHING AND JOURNALING
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Field Sketching Setup (3:29)
Supply Lists (2:09)
Monochrome/ Limited Palette (1:36)
Keep it Simple (1:23)
Drawing upside down (2:48)
Rainy Day Sketching (1:26)
Found objects (2:28)
Shadows (3:17)
Celebrate imperfections (2:16)
Right brain drawing by feel (7:22)
Sketching in public places (6:42)
Color Matching (3:54)
Sketching the Seasons (1:09)
A Big Day! (3:10)
Visit the fairgrounds (2:20)
Snacks (1:40)
'Ugly' Subjects
A Dozen Difficult
Nature's Textures
Patterns
Live Web Cams
Reference Photos
Animal Signs
3-D Models
Patience Grasshopper
Value Scale
View Finder
Be a Passenger
Toned Paper
Magnify It
Quotables
Four Elements
Life Cycles
Sky's the Limit
Reacting to Weather
Mixed Media
Use Your Words
Rubbings
3 Levels of Details
Gestures
Ephemeral Art
Groundhog Day
Compare and Contrast
Yard Work
Extra Caps (0:48)
Be a Copy Cat
From All Angles
Drawn to Death
SKETCHING WORKBOOK
Reference Photos Booklet
SKETCHING TUTORIALS for BEGINNERS
Sketching leaves video tutorial (26:56)
Sketching frogs video tutorial (12:31)
Sketching birds video tutorial (29:34)
CONCLUSION
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