5 Tips for Drawing/Painting Realistically in Your Nature Journal

[@twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo4577]

Hello. I've read the comments from your followers and feel the same way. I would like to add one thing though which I think is a game changer...how you add the shadows! To me this really adds the realism to your subject and gives this the 3rd dimension missed by so many, me especially. Thank you for your kindness, patience and very detailed description of what and why you are doing. This helps greatly! thank you❣

[@mynaturediaries4402]

You are welcome and SO glad if anything helps! I agree about the shadows too…they really help make the painting or drawing stand out. Thanks for watching and sharing 😊🍂

[@TradIrishHarper]

I thought at first the sycamore seed pod was just sitting on your book until your hand moved over it and it didn’t move

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thank you! Always amazed with art and the power of illusion 😊🍂

[@naturesketches126]

I know, me too!

[@lindathaxton1994]

Thank you for sharing 🙏 I love natures treasures & paint them often - you gave me tips I can apply right now!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

That’s great! Hope they help and thanks so much for watching 😊🍂

[@teresajohnson5007]

That was so cool! I loved where you lifted the objects off the page at the end!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thank you 😊 🍂🍁

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Yay!! Another video! Thanks for the tips especially about adding the darks!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching 😀🍂🍁

[@carmenzaldivar4393]

I started sketching leaves pine cones etc ones my dogs are tired from running I finally got a chance to sit down and sketch. I love it. Thanks for the tips.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Perfect! So glad if they helped! 😊🍂🍁

[@PatG0710]

Very interesting and so Beautiful. Thank you for sharing and have a good day 🌿

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thank you! Really appreciate your support and encouragement…Thanks so much for watching 😊🌿

[@phyllissmith2538]

They look so realistic! Thanks for all these great tips!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@phyllissmith2538 You are welcome and thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🍂🍁

[@siennaonthenet2127]

All of your work is so beautiful, but you knocked it out of the park today!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Awe! Thanks so much! Realism is a fun way to paint for sure😊🍂

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@AndreeaEremiaArt Thanks for watching! 😊🍂

[@DianneMichalk]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos! I am planning to start a Journal of items found in my garden each month in 2025 - you have inspired me!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy it too…it feels so good to make a journal. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🍂

[@AngeliaFranklin-q4b]

Your videos are so incredibly helpful. I’m very new at drawing and watercolor and I’ve learned so much, not only techniques but to get out in nature and really see the beauty of God’s magnificent creation. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts and talents. ❤

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@AngeliaFranklin-q4b I’m SO glad to hear if any of them are helpful! Also…creation IS so inspiring …I always feel encouraged and thankful🙏 after being on a walk or hike. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🍂

[@larysacherner312]

This is so beautiful, inspiring and helpful! Thank you very much for another great video! ❤🌷

[@mynaturediaries4402]

I’m glad you liked it and that it helped…hoping you continue to make beautiful art! Thanks for watching 😊🍁🍂

[@iamchasingbutterflies]

Wow, it's so interesting seeing the layers build to create a very realistic painting! This set of tips is super helpful and I'm inspired to draw different views, which is something I haven't been doing. I also love the tip of adding a splash of red even though it may not be in the original object, but that really does add a warmth and reality to it. Thanks so much for these incredible tips!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@iamchasingbutterflies That’s awesome! So glad if anything is helpful…thanks so much for watching and sharing Karen😊🍂

[@Meredith36]

Wow! I'm so glad Sarah from Fiber Treck recommended your channel. This was very inspiring and you made creating with such skill seem achievable. Thank you! Happy creating 💚

[@mynaturediaries4402]

That’s perfect! I hope you are able to try the tips yourself! Thanks so much for watching and for your friend sharing the video😊🌸

[@luannianke8110]

68 y/o F learning to draw. I have been watching several other YTers for over 3 years and your vids just finally popped up for me 2 days ago. Love your diaries and your soft spoken way of teaching/sharing. I like that the music you use is very soft in the background. I have spent this whole day binge watching 3 yrs of your YT journey. Subscribed. MO, USA

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Wow! That’s awesome 👏 Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback…appreciate your encouragement and support 😊🍂🍁

[@melodine707]

Your art is SO inspirational! ❤

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much! Super appreciate your encouragement 😊🍂

[@MoonSpinners]

So inspiring. Thank you ❤

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🍁🍂

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I need to do this type of exercise more often!!! Thank you for the very helpful reminder.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@marijkeschellenbach2680 Thanks for watching!! 😀🍂🍁

[@dianneholst3209]

Absolutely love this. Thanks for sharing. New subbie here.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Awe! So glad! Thanks so much for watching AND subbing! 😊🍂🍁

[@marypanich9880]

Great inspiring video. Thanks for posting it!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@marypanich9880 Awesome! Thanks so much for watching?😊🍁🍂

[@TimeIsPrecious07]

Love this video new ideas of way of nature journaling different views NICE!! Keep up the good work

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much! Always awesome to hear from you 😊❤️🍂

[@fionahaigh708]

Thank you this was beautiful to watch, I don't know how to draw but seeing you create these nature sketches inspires me to have a go. The tips are so helpful to know where to begin, watching you build up the layers also gave greater understanding of the sketching/painting process. Liked that the subject is on the sketchbook page as you draw, also how you placed the leaf onto the sketch then make small adjustments.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@fionahaigh708 So glad if any of the tips are helpful! I have several drawing tip videos and I hope you are able to start your art journey too. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!😊🍂🍁

[@candacenagle505]

A lovely way to start the morning and feel inspired for this day. I love foraging in autumn...my table is overflowing with acorns, leaves, lichen. I would love to see a video of sketching and painting lichen and moss. Thank you!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thank you! I hope you are able to draw your subjects soon (my table is the same! 😅) I will try to include some lichen/moss painting demo in an upcoming video…thanks for the suggestion 😊

[@ilgaleja]

These are such helpful tips. Thanks so much!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@ilgaleja So glad! Thanks so much for watching and commenting too 😊🍁🌿

[@ritaappleby2432]

This was so useful. Thank you so much.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🍂

[@surpriseitsus9622]

The maple 🍁 leaf you found was gorgeous. I'm in a Phoenix suburb and we don't have much to take home from a walk. I use photos. I was thinking about going to Goodwill and looking for fake fruit and veggies. Thank you 🌵

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Yuma doesn't have much of this either.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

That’s a great idea about getting items from the thrift store. Real fruits and veggies could’ve good too. I’m sure you will find things to draw and practice with…rocks would be interesting 😊🍂 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Maybe some interesting rocks? Any kinds of shrubs? 🤔

[@surpriseitsus9622]

@mynaturediaries4402 We do have rock formations north of up, about an hour's drive and we do have some shrubs around here. I could try shrubs. Nothing pretty or interesting like you have. Thanks 💐

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@ Hope you find something to inspire you to make some beautiful art!! 😀

[@VickersConnie]

This was perfect!!!!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching 😊🍂🍁

[@kathylong1900]

Just subscribed! I’m really enjoying your videos, thank you for sharing your work.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much for watching and subbing! So glad you are enjoying the videos and hope they are helpful in any way 😊🌿🌸

[@naturesketches126]

Ok, first, your esthetic is on another level! Your videos are just a pleasure to watch, so peaceful but informative. Second, I'm so glad you touched on values and contrast. Values are my weakness. You are so right about the relationship between contrast and realism. And lastly, thank you for reminding us that tracing is a tool, it's especially helpful for me with weird leaves, haha. All the best to you! I hope you have a beautiful and peaceful fall season.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thank you SO much as always…always appreciate your encouragement and feedback. I love your art as well and thanks sónico for the kind wishes😊🍂

[@pagancrafting]

your work is so inspiring thank you

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much and appreciate you watching the video 😊🍂

[@toddroberts142]

Super helpful tips and beautiful art...another great video!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much! Always appreciate your encouragement and support! 😊

[@margiehogan3315]

Great tips! Thank you.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@margiehogan3315 Thanks so much!! Appreciate you watching and commenting 😀🌿

[@bnhietala]

Last week I traced our fall window clings so I could get right to painting. My sister came in while I was doing it and shouted, You're PLAGERIZING the WINDOW CLINGS??!!!" 😆😂🤣

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@bnhietala Ha ha! It’s only plagiarizing if you are saying it’s your original work…so trace away on those vinyl clings…it’s great practice 😅