The Basics of Starting a Nature Journal

[@d-manz3752]

Creative hobbies like art or baking weren't really a thing for me but since I enjoy nature and animals, I'm willing to try out drawing in my nature journal

[@mynaturediaries4402]

I hope you enjoy it! I have more videos and tips on drawing and journaling that may help. Thanks for watching 😊🍂

[@irisblues63]

Oh my, you’ve just given me permission to go to the art supply section! That’s always fun.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Ha ha! Love it! Thanks for watching 😊🍂🌸

[@zarnishm2732]

Great video. Love it ❤❤ It's very informative too. Thanks a lot dear.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@mercellina-ce2fx]

This is something I should consider doing.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

I hope you do…it has changed my perspective and makes all my outdoor ramblings richer. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@susanstrickland6550]

Love this video

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thank you for watching Andreea😊❤️

[@monikag2414]

I love your videos. You have a soothing voice everything is done so meticulously. Please make more videos because I already watch them several times each :) My nature journal has already been created. It is a very engaging activity. I have been planning to start such a sketchbook for years now. Your videos have inspired me mega and the desire has been revived in me anew.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! So glad you are inspired and making your own amazing sketchbook too! 😀 (Working on a new video this week…)

[@maryfinnel1018]

Thank you for the inspiration!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😊🌸

[@christinej_h]

I love your videos, thank you so much. I'm just starting my Nature Journal journey. ❤

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@christinej_h That’s awesome! So glad you are getting started with a nature journal of your own…thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😊

[@maedekelaye]

Your art is very beautiful and you are very talented because you did a very professional job You deserve millions of subscribers, shine always❤ new friend here 🥰 full support for you ✅ shine always 💫

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much for watching and subbing! Appreciate your support 😊

[@sarahlucas1999]

Great video. Thanks for all the tips :)

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks for watching Sarah! 😊😊😊

[@urbancyclingpdx]

This video is really well done. The content is interesting and well organized. You have a nice voice and a nice presence on camera. Additionally, the audio, videography and editing are very professional. Good luck and I hope you get a million subs. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much for watching and for your encouragement 😊!

[@AlbaGouacheArt]

I discoverd this channel now, and I am so glad, is amazing😍😍💚

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thank you and so glad you are enjoying it! 😊❤️

[@susmuller7611]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful art.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks so much for watching!! 😊

[@marycarson7351]

this was really inspirational! thank you so much for sharing your journal and practice with us :)

[@mynaturediaries4402]

I’m so glad! Thanks so much for watching and commenting too!! 😀

[@vivdawson5953]

This is going to be fun….Thanks!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

So glad! Have fun and thanks so much for watching 😊

[@shivshahipratishthan1028]

I was searching for this from so many days..And today suddenly u found .Your new subscriber 😄...Love u from India

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Welcome and thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy the videos and are inspired to create your own beautiful nature art😊🍁🌼

[@Akforgetmenot]

I love all your tips and tricks and advice for nature journaling. Do you have any advice for getting past bad journaling? I keep trying but get discouraged with my skills.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@Akforgetmenot Thank You 😊! As to your question…what are you referring to when you say, “bad journaling?” Subject matter? Handwriting? 😊🌿

[@Akforgetmenot]

@ , all! I have been practicing my handwriting, just trying to make it legible!😳After years of not much practicing in penmanship I am taking time to just make it legible! I would like to get better at both sketching and watercolor. I think I have decent enough supplies. I always feel like my drawings and paints are flat! No dimension. So maybe it’s the layering and shading. Your tip using the scrap book paper for lay outs was very helpful to focus in on a subject. I made sure to take some pictures so I could reference them when I got home from my cabin.

[@Akforgetmenot]

By the way, your channel is so good!! I often start or end my day watching it.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@Akforgetmenot Gotcha! Penmanship does boil down to two things for me…1)Practice 2)Write slowly. I speed up the video for time’s sake but I definitely take my time writing. For painting…I just made a video with 9 tips. Try drawing very simple things at first either by looking at the item or a photo. Then draw it simply…add layers! 😀 Stop, look at your work to compare. Also, if you don’t like your drawing…you can practice it several times and use the best one. My biggest tip is to not give up as making art is so important to do and you are definitely going to improve as you continue to practice with references❤️ I hope that helps for now…I am working on an idea for art journaling tips in the next month or so!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

@@Akforgetmenot Awe! I’m so glad you are enjoying them!! 😊🍁

[@HeidiMarie999]

Thank you! I wonder if you could recommend a small camera that is easy to take along into nature. Thanks!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

I strictly use my phone but any point and shoot would work!! 😊

[@andreatorraca8755]

Hi Nancy…….thank you…

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks for watching!!! 😊❤️

[@tusk242]

I love the Mechanical pencils too, however art supply places CHARGEE for more for even the Paper Mate BEST PLACE and time is WHEN SCHOOL is about to start.. Wall Mart , Target. charge far less. Dollar Tree, this year I did not find the 9 Point Mechanical Pencil , nor 9 point lead at Target or wall Mart. as well as the 5 point. they seem to be concentrating on size 7. Even Office Supply did not carry the 5 or 9 point lead. Lucky for me I did get several. when school supplies were in open season. probably Best time for Journal books. and water color. supply, or colored pencils.

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks for the tips! School season is definitely a good time to buy office supplies. I do buy some mechanical pencil supplies from JetPens.com. They carry the different sizes of graphite too at reasonable prices. My favorite mechanical pencil is Pentel Twist Erase because of the large eraser. I usually only order a few times of year from them because of shipping. They carry 1000’s of items though. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@heikesiegl2640]

For a real beginner a pencil and what you already have is enough. Nature journaling doesn't requiere you to be a great water colour artist. Just try it :) dont be afraid of messing up

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Yes, the most important thing is to start and enjoy your discoveries 😊

[@helenamamaghani6287]

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[@mynaturediaries4402]

Thanks for watching 😊