7 Drawing Tips to Start Your Nature Journal

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  • @MissCarol-gb3
    @MissCarol-gb3 4 місяці тому +25

    Very helpful! Thank you! I am 80 years old , teaching myself to draw and do get frustrated….your suggestions are simple and encouraging!!!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +2

      Oh that’s awesome! I hope you are able to make art and enjoy it! Copying realistic art itself was the biggest breakthrough for me…Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🌼

    • @CarolR-w7n
      @CarolR-w7n 4 місяці тому +2

      I love seeing this ! I don’t know you but it’s such a great thing !!

    • @Hadassahs-Holt
      @Hadassahs-Holt 4 місяці тому +2

      Sixty-four here, cheering you on 🌻

    • @marijkeschellenbach2680
      @marijkeschellenbach2680 2 місяці тому +1

      I am 84 and feel the same as you do.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  2 місяці тому

      @@marijkeschellenbach2680 😊❤️

  • @SKY-qf8qq
    @SKY-qf8qq 4 місяці тому +5

    One of if not Thee best nature journaling videos I’ve seen.
    So encouraging and great tips. You have really inspired me. And your voice is very calm. Also appreciate that the music is quite distant and not over powering. Thank you.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      I really appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching 😊🌼

  • @cathyflower4790
    @cathyflower4790 4 місяці тому +6

    Hello. This page was highlighted on my UA-cam feed this morning - what a find! I was talking to my daughter yesterday about using a beautiful unused diary as a sketch book and lo and behold you have popped up. Having now viewed a couple of your videos (and subscribed) I am very encouraged to get started, thank you

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      That’s awesome! So glad the timing worked out and hope you are able to start your journal soon! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing 😊🌼

  • @pennythedomelady
    @pennythedomelady 4 місяці тому +5

    Thanks for encouraging those of us who feel we can't draw to keep going! Your tips are super useful!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      So glad if they help encourage you to make your own beautiful art! 😊🌼

  • @suzannestevens8257
    @suzannestevens8257 2 місяці тому +1

    I love your illustrations and ideas! Thank you.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! I’m so glad you like them…appreciate you watching 😊🍂🍁

  • @carolguzek9391
    @carolguzek9391 4 місяці тому +2

    This summer my nature journal was dedicated to woodland plants. Since my walks are along old roads and small creeks, learning about native flowers was a delight. When possible, a few leaves were pressed to place on the page. Your methods of placement and design for the pages is instructive. Thank you.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Your journal sounds very lovely. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching 😊🌼

  • @janaball5049
    @janaball5049 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice ideas for helping us break our drawings down into less intimidating steps. Plus, the end result looks amazing!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@janaball5049 So glad you liked them and really hope they help in any way! Thanks so much for watching 😀🌼

  • @Livingthegoodlife9000
    @Livingthegoodlife9000 4 місяці тому +1

    I just found your UA-cam channel on Friday and have spent every spare minute to watch your videos. I am so inspired and you got me to sit down at a table and start drawing and painting again. I’ve not had any inspiration for the past couple years so it’s all coming back to me. I use to just draw while sitting in a recliner but decided to finally sit down at a table and do it. What a difference. Your work is phenomenal and your videos are all so calming with beautiful set stage and music, but the real joy is your artwork. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work and knowledge.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Oh that means so much to me…thank you! I am SO GLAD you are drawing and making art again…thank you for sharing and for all your kind words😊🌼❤️

  • @vandanasenthil
    @vandanasenthil 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so much for the clear narration and tips. It's very refreshing to see such beautiful and sincere reflections of thoughts.❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching 😊🌼

  • @natashafranko4951
    @natashafranko4951 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for reminding me about tracing . What a good idea to overcome ones own fear of not being that great at drawing , but also to help learn and improve the skills to be able to do drawing a bit better.
    Its very relaxing watching what you do and its a nice pace , it does not feel at all rushed . Very relaxing and enjoyable to watch.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  3 місяці тому +1

      You are so welcome! I do think tracing can be a great way to learn AND to get your nature journal started…thanks so much for watching 😊🍂

  • @tgal1163
    @tgal1163 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for suggesting to trace the objects and practice. I often hear that tracing is not proper but you are right, we are not professional artists, we are people who love nature and want to record our experiences. That can relieve a lot of stress , pressure and frustration when someone is just starting out. I have been off and on drawing for a little over a year now and get quite frustrated drawing when I can’t get it right. So thank you for suggesting tracing can help.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  3 місяці тому

      Oh so glad! Yes, nature journaling can be fun and beautiful no matter our art skills! I want to make a future video giving more ideas about to journal without drawing 😊🌿🌼

  • @iamchasingbutterflies
    @iamchasingbutterflies 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent tips -- especially the tracing tip and how special that you are using your brother the naturalist's book! Thanks for another beautiful & helpful video!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful! That’s always my goal. Just to be clear…my brother recommended this book as he used a copy of it during his many years working as a naturalist/nature preserve manager in our state. I have to talk so fast in my videos at time that it may have been confusing how I said it. He has helped me identify countless wildflowers when I first started journaling. Thanks so much for always being so encouraging! 😃🌼

  • @joyfreeman9962
    @joyfreeman9962 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m new to nature journaling. I’ve attended a few nature journaling sessions with a naturalist at a preserve near my home. She teaches a bit about nature journaling and the subject of the day before we head out.
    She’s very passionate about nature journaling. Your tips are so helpful as well. Excellent ideas for me to try, esp since I’m not confident with my drawing skills at all. I also love the layout ideas.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      That’s great!! It will keep getting easier as you practice and keep creating…Thanks so much for watching 😊🌼

  • @c3plus192
    @c3plus192 4 місяці тому +1

    So inspirational! I’ve been looking for some sort of instruction for this exact subject… nature journalling. My drawing skills are very rough, but I certainly can trace😊. I’m going to try all of your tips and start today🎉. BTW I am 71 years old, did a bit of fairly decent drawing years and years ago and am now ready to begin again. Subscribed❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      That’s awesome!! Good for you to journal and get started! Thanks so much for watching AND subscribing!!😊🌼

  • @4prerna
    @4prerna 4 місяці тому +1

    This is the most detailed and helpful video on nature journaling I’ve come across. Thank you so much ! I am excited to start now !

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      I'm so glad! I really appreciate the feedback and glad if anything helps inspire you to make art! Thanks for watching 😊🌸

  • @alison64able
    @alison64able 4 місяці тому +1

    Fabulous, thank you for encouraging simplicity ❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      You are so welcome! It’s where everyone begins and simplicity works perfectly with nature journaling. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @natashafranko4951
    @natashafranko4951 3 місяці тому

    Thats was great to watch , really helpful and informative.

  • @StephanieKennedy-w6p
    @StephanieKennedy-w6p 4 місяці тому +1

    I woke up super early this morning and found your amazing channel ! Your voice is very relaxing and your artwork is simply beautiful!! I am SUBSCRIBED and looking forward to more of you and your talent!!!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Awe! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing …so glad you enjoyed the video too…thanks so much again 😊🌼

  • @nancylesiuk1541
    @nancylesiuk1541 4 місяці тому +1

    You’ve given me a direction and a place to start. Thank you

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      That’s awesome!! Thanks so much for watching and hope you will enjoy drawing and creating your own beautiful nature art! 😊🌼

  • @caronspurway3792
    @caronspurway3792 4 місяці тому

    I love your work! I'm so glad I found your channel, thank you for sharing these tips. I haven't started a nature journal yet as it is a daunting prospect since I'm not artistic, but I am an Herbalist and a Naturopath and I have wanted to do this for many years. I just keep putting it off due to lack of confidence.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Thank you! I hope you are inspired to try…I will be sharing more ideas in the future on nature journaling alternative ways. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @andrewgoodall4371
    @andrewgoodall4371 2 місяці тому

    Very impressed

  • @naturesketches126
    @naturesketches126 4 місяці тому +1

    Love this! Very useful and non-intimidating for beginners. Beautiful pages!!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      @@naturesketches126 Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback! 😀🌼

  • @marijkeschellenbach2680
    @marijkeschellenbach2680 2 місяці тому

    You certainly inspired me with this video and I will be following you for certain.

  • @tinacatswhiskers
    @tinacatswhiskers 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful ❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much and appreciate you watching and commenting 😊🌿🍂

  • @scarletmooncreations
    @scarletmooncreations 4 місяці тому

    These are great tips. So glad I found your channel

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful! Really appreciate you watching and commenting! 😊🌼

  • @kathleenwilliams767
    @kathleenwilliams767 4 місяці тому +1

    I learn something inspiring every thing I watch your videos. Thanks!

    • @kathleenwilliams767
      @kathleenwilliams767 4 місяці тому

      Every time lol. Not everything

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@kathleenwilliams767 That’s awesome! Really want to give practical help as much as possible…Thanks so much for watching and your support! 😊🌼

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@kathleenwilliams767 😅

  • @skullingtonfly
    @skullingtonfly 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m finding your videos very helpful 🙏🏼

  • @tracygillard7388
    @tracygillard7388 4 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoyed your inspiring video. Thank you.

  • @kathleenwilliams767
    @kathleenwilliams767 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@kathleenwilliams767 Awe! Thanks so much for your support! It means a lot😊🌼❤️

  • @manona2845
    @manona2845 4 місяці тому

    thank you for the very accessible approach. I am struggling to find a rhythm in a hectic life (two small children, busy city and fulltime job). I see lots of tips to draw fast but as a beginner that is ...impossible (if you want the drawing to look like something anyway). I try to draw on location but I do not manage to do this a lot which frustrates me. With your tips I realise I could take pictures and draw at home! I was feeling a cheater when I copy some other drawings but now I do see the value of it! Thank you!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@manona2845 SO glad you were encouraged! The nice thing about a nature journal is that it is meant to be relaxing and a journey. So no time pressures. Also a great for kids…I have an older video where I added fall leaves to my journal (no drawing) and this could be a nice adult activity AND a simpler version for kids. Anyway…thanks for watching and happy journaling! 😊🌼

  • @christinej_h
    @christinej_h 4 місяці тому

    So joyful to watch and listen to and so much encouragement. Thank you❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      I really appreciate your encouragement and support…thank you watching!! 😊🌸

  • @mkaysartfuljourney1239
    @mkaysartfuljourney1239 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your inspiration ❤

  • @mrwiggiewoo
    @mrwiggiewoo 4 місяці тому

    Love this, Thank you!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! Really appreciate you watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @mariapatriciachavez214
    @mariapatriciachavez214 4 місяці тому

    1:34 ❤❤

  • @antjelohrer7086
    @antjelohrer7086 4 місяці тому +1

    Good morning from Austria! Thank you so much. Your videos are really inspiring and motivating 🌿🍀🌾 I haven't started a nature journal yet but I will do soon. 💕

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      Good morning to you in Austria! Thanks so much for watching and your encouragement…hope you enjoy nature journaling whenever you get started 😊🌸

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 4 місяці тому

    Loving your videos thank you 😊❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Glad you like them! Thank you for your encouragement and support 😊🌼

  • @larysacherner312
    @larysacherner312 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much! That was extremely helpful and inspiring! 🌷❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

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

  • @janetlee5119
    @janetlee5119 4 місяці тому

    This us sure a helpful and encouraging video. Thank you so much

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      So glad it helped! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @angelperry1836
    @angelperry1836 4 місяці тому

    Thanks, enjoyed your instruction.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@angelperry1836 You are welcome! Appreciate you watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @suzannestevens8257
    @suzannestevens8257 4 місяці тому

    I loved this! Thks. I'm very inspired.

  • @dorothyburgess7969
    @dorothyburgess7969 4 місяці тому

    Love your videos thank you. ❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@dorothyburgess7969 I appreciate it so much…thank you!! 😊🌼

  • @mnumcl2
    @mnumcl2 4 місяці тому

    Very helpful! Thankyou.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @susanherbert3014
    @susanherbert3014 4 місяці тому +1

    Your artwork is so beautiful.
    I really liked the tips in this video because I am trying to build my drawing skills, especially trees also when leaves or flower petals are in a side facing view.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 😀 I have some videos on trees and will be doing more pages in the winter (here.) Tracing and copying different angles of petals should be a big help as you practice too…thanks so much for for watching 🌼

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 4 місяці тому +1

    fantastic tips, thank you so much for sharing them ☺☺

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for watching and your encouragement! 😊🌼

  • @pamelaandrew8051
    @pamelaandrew8051 4 місяці тому

    Lovely work so inspiring think I will get an Australian wild flower book to get me started

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@pamelaandrew8051 That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy your journaling and thanks so much for watching 😊🌼

  • @pamelagilbert
    @pamelagilbert 4 місяці тому

    Excellent calming experience 😊

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Oh good! Thanks for the nice feedback and thank you for watching! 😊🌼

  • @suepotts698
    @suepotts698 4 місяці тому

    The tracing was so helpful

  • @tracyleecornish5398
    @tracyleecornish5398 4 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed watching your tips with Nature Journalling which really helped so much! Thank You for sharing.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @rachelsmith4654
    @rachelsmith4654 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful! Thank you for your video and great tips! 🌻

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @muhlenstedt
    @muhlenstedt 4 місяці тому

    You are wonderful !❤❤❤❤

  • @agnespeterse2529
    @agnespeterse2529 4 місяці тому

    Encouraging !!! Thank you!!!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@agnespeterse2529 Awesome! So glad…thanks so much for watching 😊🌼

  • @cherylclough4309
    @cherylclough4309 4 місяці тому

    So many wonderful tips. Thank you. Your journal is lovely. I aspire to one as attractive. I thought your tips were excellent. I especially liked the way you broke your pages in blocks and how you featured your drawings by setting them off with the yellow paint so the page looked vintage. New subscriber here.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      So glad you liked the video and tips…hope you are able to create your own beautiful art…thanks for watching 😊🌼

  • @jezza_wut
    @jezza_wut 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @AndreeaEremiaArt
    @AndreeaEremiaArt 4 місяці тому

    I love your videos ❤❤❤

  • @Akforgetmenot
    @Akforgetmenot 4 місяці тому

    So glad I found your channel! You are so encouraging and so many good tips.Thank you!

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      I really appreciate your support and encouragement…thanks so much for watching 😊🌸

    • @Akforgetmenot
      @Akforgetmenot 4 місяці тому

      @@mynaturediaries4402 , your videos are soooo good! I am older and am looking at retirement in a few years. I have dabbled in art for years but have always been hesitant. I am going to fly out to my cabin this weekend and see what’s left in the woods! We are looking at winter soon in Alaska!!

  • @toddroberts142
    @toddroberts142 4 місяці тому

    Another really helpful video...Loved how it turned out!

  • @knitntea1672
    @knitntea1672 2 години тому

    Thank you for this inspiring, instructional, and relaxing video. Much appreciated. Would like to ask… What is the black fountain pen that you are using for inking in your drawings?

  • @mariaetheridge8343
    @mariaetheridge8343 4 місяці тому

    Lovely video - thank you for great tips!!

  • @whatifitnt
    @whatifitnt 4 місяці тому

    Sooo inspiring 🤩💖💝Thank you 😁

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @Greybeard1357
    @Greybeard1357 4 місяці тому

    Nicely done!

  • @raponsjeraponsje2247
    @raponsjeraponsje2247 4 місяці тому +1

    You can often buy beautiful and cheap reference books at second hand shops

  • @teresabenefield731
    @teresabenefield731 4 місяці тому

    New here ❤❤❤ very inspired

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      Welcome!! So glad you are feeling inspired! Appreciate you watching and commenting 😊🌼

  • @mounabb1869
    @mounabb1869 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this helpful steps, personally i start few weeks ago drawing and i'm surprised that i'm using some of those steps. It's my new therapy during this hard weeks (hospital + difficult surgery)
    I have some questions please; could you give advises concerning the tools and paper !
    I'm in love with your videos, Really THANK YOU & GOD BLESS YOU

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      I’m glad you were already practicing with these tips and hope your recovery is fast! Feel free to ask about my supplies…they are usually in the video or linked in the description. Thanks so much for watching and your support 😊🌼

  • @JustFiJo
    @JustFiJo 4 місяці тому +2

    No idea why this came up in my feed. I had been thinking about taking up drawing. Recently moved out of London and to the peaceful countryside and wondered how I could start. Really bad at it when I was at school and you are right about it being so intimidating. This now 48 year old is having a change of heART😂 (see what did there……sorry everyone)❤

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      Ha ha! Love it! So glad you are thinking of journaling…sounds like perfect timing! Thanks for watching 😊🌼

  • @vickiarn
    @vickiarn 4 місяці тому

    Thanks so much, I've been trying to start a nature journal for years and I think you're going to help me. Can you tell me where you purchased the watercolor brush that looks like a chinese brush? I've been looking for that particular brush for some time.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much…I hope you are able to start your own journal! The brush is a Pentel Design Fude Menso Brush - Small. Thanks for watching 😊🌼

  • @vynedvyne59
    @vynedvyne59 4 місяці тому

    Congratulations 🎉 on your Hypermobility

  • @vickideanrucker9949
    @vickideanrucker9949 2 місяці тому

    Can you tell me what music is playing in the background?

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  2 місяці тому

      @@vickideanrucker9949 Hello, I pay for my music through SoundStripe. I will try to look up this track when I edit next!

  • @annab.2564
    @annab.2564 4 місяці тому +1

    Szkoda ze nie ma napisów po polsku.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      Włączyłem automatyczne napisy i mam nadzieję, że to pomoże! 🌼

    • @annab.2564
      @annab.2564 4 місяці тому

      @@mynaturediaries4402 Tak wiem. Lecz w tej krótkiej liście języków brak polskiego.
      Może jest dłuższa lista płatna?
      Z miłą chęcią bym poczytała.

    • @mynaturediaries4402
      @mynaturediaries4402  4 місяці тому

      @@annab.2564 Rozumiem. Jestem tylko małym kanałem i nie mam nic innego do zaoferowania w tej chwili. Tak mi przykro! Czy jesteś w stanie spojrzeć na transkrypcję w opisie filmu i przetłumaczyć w ten sposób? Znowu...tak mi przykro 😣!!

    • @annab.2564
      @annab.2564 4 місяці тому

      @@mynaturediaries4402 Małymi kroczkami i kanał się rozrośnie 😊
      Nie chce powodować smutku 🌷