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loweryjes's review against another edition
3.0
Nice inspiration and instruction for keeping a nature sketchbook.
storiwa's review against another edition
3.0
looking for new creative inspirations. thinking a new way of journaling may be the ticket.
bookshelfbybub's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.0
This was an informative look into the process of nature journaling with clear guidelines on how to get started. I appreciated the many examples.
At times, I found the writing and information to be a bit repetitive.
At times, I found the writing and information to be a bit repetitive.
dawngarrett's review against another edition
3.0
Own. Birthday present from my in-laws (Thanks, again!)
This book, while annoying with its philosophy at times, is worth reading in order to learn about nature journaling. In some ways, it seemed they tried to make more of it than there is, but there were enough good ideas for planning, encouraging, and instructing drawing nature. "Outdoorsy" and "artistic" are not adjectives anyone would use for me, but this book made it seem like an achievable goal.
The several ideas of how to practice, how to see, how to draw what you want to draw. There are many drawings included in the book ... from professional artists to small children's drawings. This makes the book really quite beautiful.
Negatives include, the universalism and zen/Buddhist philosophies. It got annoying at times. The other negative is the repetitiveness of the book; to fill 200some pages, there was a lot of redundancy ... and often the redundancy was often how everything is nature, so you could journal about your children watching TV if you wanted. [shrug] Easy enough to skim over or ignore in order to get to the helpful parts and the lovely pictures.
This book, while annoying with its philosophy at times, is worth reading in order to learn about nature journaling. In some ways, it seemed they tried to make more of it than there is, but there were enough good ideas for planning, encouraging, and instructing drawing nature. "Outdoorsy" and "artistic" are not adjectives anyone would use for me, but this book made it seem like an achievable goal.
The several ideas of how to practice, how to see, how to draw what you want to draw. There are many drawings included in the book ... from professional artists to small children's drawings. This makes the book really quite beautiful.
Negatives include, the universalism and zen/Buddhist philosophies. It got annoying at times. The other negative is the repetitiveness of the book; to fill 200some pages, there was a lot of redundancy ... and often the redundancy was often how everything is nature, so you could journal about your children watching TV if you wanted. [shrug] Easy enough to skim over or ignore in order to get to the helpful parts and the lovely pictures.
esantelmann's review against another edition
5.0
I borrowed this book from a friend, and now I would dearly love to own a copy. It will be one I go back and reference often as I dip my own toes in the world of nature journaling. It’s also a good reference to help as I lead our homeschool elementary nature journaling group. She gives directions for both adult groups and how to guide children!
She gives helpful sketches and directions to copy and directions on how to draw natural pieces and shapes. It certainly helps me think of ideas of things to add to my own journal!
She gives helpful sketches and directions to copy and directions on how to draw natural pieces and shapes. It certainly helps me think of ideas of things to add to my own journal!
stephalees's review against another edition
5.0
Used this book for work inspiration, and realized nature journaling would be an excellent meditation practice for myself. Really taking notice, writing and drawing, just for me, feels more impactful and meaningful than posting on the 'gram.
saturn_system's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Informative and straight to the point! Easy to read. Excited to try a nature journal.
vi_holmes's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
I picked this up completely at random at the library and now I have started a nature journal! It's an interesting read with helpful instructions and lovely pictures as examples throughout!
_ash0_'s review against another edition
5.0
Very informational, inspirational and had so many pages from the author’s journal. Loved all the techniques and ideas the author gave about journaling. Definitely going to use some of these.