Ann
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AnnParticipantI love being in nature whether it is in my own yard, or out on a hike. Drawing facilitates really seeing. I have no knack for drawing and would like to develop some skills and basic drawing techniques. Drawing is so important to really seeing something and when I do draw I realize that I have a much greater appreciation and connection to my subject. Watching so many people share their journals and seeing different approaches to journaling was not only helpful, but a lovely way to work into this process. What came across in watching the film was the joy and enthusiasm each of the journalers has for drawing and journaling and sharing their journals. My father, a naturalist at heart, always carried a sketchpad with him. In the last 25 years of his life filled over a hundred journals with his sketches, almost all of nature or travel. It is delightful to look through these sketchbooks and see nature and the world through his eyes. Creating my own nature journals feels like a way to connect with him. In starting out, I like the idea of dating each entry. Boxes seem like a clear way to help organize. I may need to play with doing multiple drawings to see what works and what doesn't. I want to allow myself to let it come a bit organically and focus on process over product. Lol. I am somewhat intimidated by the beauty of the journals we saw. I also hope to make sketching a habit. I have a tendency to sketch on anything and then not have a consistent journal. I am going to use a dedicated notebook for this class so that I will have it as my record.in reply to: Style Your Journal Your Way #940865
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