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Now more than ever, you may need
a sense of calm and rootedness.

Of small, simple moments of joy.

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Of deep connection to place.

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And, a parallel quietness of mind.

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Go for it!

Suspend time.

Pause the do list in your head.

Focus closely on details in the natural world around you.

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Try sketching what you see.

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Sketching is a powerful way to direct your attention and create a sense of focus. If you’re not quite sure how to get started, my little pocket guide is for you!


With this pocket guide as your companion, you can pursue your curiosity while calming your mind.

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This Pocket Guide to Sketching and Field Journal Basics gets you started with the fun, whacky techniques that professional artists use to warm up, move past the blank page, and channel observation into discovery and delight.

Find your own sense of place by making personal connections.

If you sketch your observations regularly, you will begin to build a sense of place, whether you observe snails in a window flower box, weeds growing through cracks in the sidewalk, or migratory birds in a wilderness area.

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While the materials in this pocket guide focus on science and nature, the sketching exercises and basic principles are equally useful if you want to sketch your garden, coffee cup, or next trip (when we can travel again!).

Pay what you can!

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With whatever amount* you are able to contribute, you can take yourself on a journey that will enhance your sense of place and help you find small delights close to home.

Pocket Guide to Sketching & Field Journal Basics (screen version)
This pocket guide provides an introduction to field sketching/journaling and three foundational drawing techniques ideal for nature-based sketching.
 
Don’t worry if you are not trying to make “fine art.”  Without much training, it is still possible to render what you see in a way that informs and pleases you.
 
You'll get started with the fun, whacky techniques that professional artists use to warm up, move past the blank page, and channel observation into discovery and delight.

Pocket Guide to Sketching & Field Journal Basics (screen version)

$5.00Price
Excluding Sales Tax

  • This is a PAY WHAT YOU CAN product. Please adjust the quantity to set the price you're willing to pay. (If you're not sure what quantity to set, on average, people pay ~$15-$20.)

  • This is a digital product. As such, no returns or refunds will be issued.

Now, keep reading to learn a bit more about how science and art have teamed up through the ages.