Nature Sketching Challenge
This Nature Sketching Challenge is a 7-day, online program designed for folks who'd like to gain the foundational skills and confidence to start journaling in nature. It includes short, actionable video tips, prompts, downloadable resources, and a list of my favorite sketching supplies. Keeping a nature journal is an excellent way to create a deeper, more meaningful connection with nature, plus it's a fun activity to do with the kids in your life too!
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STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
"Christine is an amazing instructor; having her as a facilitator and guide was an inspiring and wonderful experience"
- Oris Sanjur; Deputy Director, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE CHALLENGE
Here's what you'll get when you enroll in the FREE Nature Sketching Challenge:
- Quick, actionable tips for sketching and journaling
- Video demonstrations of sketching techniques for beginners
- Downloadable resources
- Recommended supplies
- Journaling prompts
- Invitation to my course; Discover Nature Sketching and Journaling
MORE STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
"There is so much to examine and marvel about the natural world when simply taking the time to really SEE. This is what Christine teaches in this sketching challenge. Her talent, knowledge of the drawing subjects, and her infectious enthusiasm makes each session so much fun. Thank you, Christine!"
- Anke Roth
"Taking Christine's course pushed me to do things on a deadline. Her techniques helped, especially watching her do them first. And it was reassuring to see that some of her sketches were not 100% "accurate" to the original object either!!! Variation is fine! And the finished product looks great - even if it's not a "photocopy" of the original. I think I get too hung up on "it's not right" - I'm learning that "it's fine" works, too. Thank you, Christine, for putting this course together!
- Ellen Rathbone
"Christine helped me to become more confident and excited about drawing. As a big-picture ecologist, I’ve thoroughly loved getting back into the habit of slowing down and focusing on the smaller details. I feel like I’ve become a better artist AND a better biologist! Plus, Christine’s videos are very approachable, educational, and fun!"
- Nicole Weprin
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Your Instructor
I’ve been drawing and painting nature all my life and love sharing the joy I experience when I’m in the field with students.
As a former classroom teacher, I know how to lead students in a logical, step by step progression, giving them the knowledge to proceed with skill and confidence.
My advanced degrees in both biology and scientific illustration inform my work and teaching style.
I travel regularly, sketching the flora and fauna I encounter and teaching workshops to both adults and youth in such diverse places as Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, and the United States.
I make my home in central Oregon, on the eastern slope of the volcanic Cascades mountain range, where the pine forests meet the sage steppe.
When not teaching, I enjoy hiking, bird watching and horseback riding.
Questions? Feel free to contact me via email at: [email protected]
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STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
"Following the Nature Journal Challenge with Christine is a very enriching experience. She shares all her knowledge and spices this up with her own experiences of being in the field herself. And what I find really wonderful is that she leads students into drawing the subjects, step by step. Everyone can easily follow her precise and clear examples too."
-Anja Kieboom
(Sketches of acorns by student Anja Kieboom)