A big day | Drawn to Nature with Christine Elder

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Discover Nature Sketching

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Orientation Video (3:03)
Welcome and Course Guide Download
Getting Started With Nature Sketching Booklet
Benefits of a sketching / journaling practice
The Joy and Practice of Nature Journaling (video) (53:18)
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QUICK VIDEO TIPS FOR FIELD SKETCHING AND JOURNALING

Field Sketching Setup (3:29)
Supply lists (2:09)
Keep it simple (1:23)
A big day (3:10)
Drawing upside down (2:48)
Extra caps (0:48)
Rite in the rain (1:26)
Visit the fairgrounds (2:20)
Found objects (2:28)
Shadows (3:17)
Snacks (1:40)
Celebrate imperfections (2:16)
Right brain drawing by feel (7:22)
Sketching in public places
Monochrome painting (1:36)
Sketching in Autumn (1:09)
Color Matching (3:54)

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!

SKETCHING WORKBOOK

Reference Photos Booklet

SKETCHING TUTORIALS

Sketching leaves video tutorial (26:56)
Sketching frogs video tutorial (12:31)
Sketching birds video tutorial (29:34)
More flora and fauna tutorials

BONUS CONTENT

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Weathering Challenging Field Conditions (Video) (21:32)
Creative Solutions to Field Sketching Challenges (Video) (106:39)
Nature Journal Page Demonstration (Video) (15:16)
Ephemeral Nature Art Project (Video) (12:53)
Whole Brain Techniques for Improving your Drawing Skills (Video) (76:19)
Workshop on 'virtual field sketching' techniques (78:18)

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