Draw Yourself Back to Nature + Draw Deeper Into Nature + Connecting with Color Bundle, Self Paced
Art Journaling for Everyone!
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The 3 courses in this bundle are self paced courses & include access for the life of the bundle.
Through the information, inspiration, and art and nature connection activities, journalers will gain an understanding of the nature journal process, watercolor and drawing techniques, how to create a journal routine practice, build a relationship with their nearby natural environment, begin developing a personal style, explore composition, better understand color theory and how to mix the actual colors found in nature in the paintbox, have lots of nature based connection fun, and more!
1. In Draw Yourself Back to Nature, learn how to incorporate a nature journal practice into your (and your family’s) life as a way to creatively connect with the natural world right outside your door.
Including information on: how and why nature journal, supplies and setting up a routine, art and journal techniques and drawing video tutorials, weekly group assignments, private group support and sharing, and a live technique Q&A midway and live celebration sharing at the end!
11 videos, 3 audios, and lots and lots of inspiration and information included!!
By the end of the 4 units, journalers will gain an understanding of the nature journal process, basic watercolor and drawing techniques, how to create a journal routine practice, build a relationship with their nearby natural environment, had lots of nature based connection fun, and more!!!
2. In Connecting with Color, a 5 lesson mini course, learn the foundational basics of color theory and how to apply them to your nature journaling. This class is self paced, so dive into the world of color at your leisure!
Is visual art new to you? Well, the Connecting with Color mini course is the place to start. It makes a great compliment to the Draw Yourself Back to Nature course for emerging artists.
In this course you will learn: all about the color wheel and how that is a visual tool for understanding what color theory even is and why it’s important, value scales and what to do with them, color schemes and how to apply them, color mixing to make custom watercolor paint colors, and ideas for using color harmonies in nature journaling.
Each of these topics will help you better express your colorful natural world in your nature journal with confidence, and is taught through video tutorials and hands-on practice exercises on a private course website.
By the end of the mini course you will understand: how colors are comprised and mixed, color theory terms so you can communicate about your art more clearly, how colors relate and respond to each other, how to make highlight and shadow colors, and how to apply the colors you see in nature to your journal pages more realistically.
3. In Draw Deeper Into Nature, make nature journalig and creative connection to be an integral part of your life, gain guidance to strengthen your painting and drawing skills, discover what aspects of natural wonder spark your creative motivation specifically, developing confidence in your own style and skill, and explore new techniques seem like the next step for your nature & art journal practice.
In the course you get: *4 video art tutorials to develop new skills, techniques, and mediums, *4 art or nature connection audio tutorials to deepen connections, *A bonus nature printmaking tutorial, *Extension resources for each tutorial, *4 art exercise challenges to develop your techniques, *4 outdoor creative connection challenges, *8 featured nature artists to inspire
In this 3 course nature journaling journey, go deep into art technique, nature connection, and nature art journaling.
Build on learning, previous art experience (if you have any), and your enthusiasm for nature as a promoter of peace and tranquility in daily life. Draw, paint, print, gather together, and explore the ways that nature art journaling can create space for nature, creative practice, and peace in modern life.
Through the century old practice of nature-study, we will deepen our understanding of the aspects of nature that inspire us most. Over the courses explore:
* refining & growing nature journaling and art techniques,
* deepening nature connections,
* developing personal aesthetics and styles,
* experiencing the joy of practice
* connect with your breath and relax while you create,
* experiment with new media and techniques,
* offer gratitudes to the nature you love creating deeper meaningful connections with the nature outside your door.
In the Draw Yourself Back to Nature, Connecting with Color, & Draw Deeper Into Nature 3 course bundle, I guide you step by step through videos and written tutorials to taking your nature inspired drawing and painting skills to the next level.
Through the practice of practice, video technique tutorials, exercises, and extensions, you will have fun and gain confidence in your technique and ability to express your experiences in nature on your journal page the way you find aesthetically satisfying. This course bundle will motivate you to deepen your nature art journaling practice resulting in deeper connections to the wonder filled web of nature right outside your door.
I will help you hone the skills and knowledge you have, refine your painting and drawing technique, and build confidence in your abilities, while inspiring you to explore new realms of both the natural and the art worlds!
Refresh, relax, practice, and assimilate how a creative practice and regular time spent with nature enhances the joys of life.
Awesome right? So much creative nature connection fun (& value) in this Bundle!! Join today!
Your Instructor
I'm your guide into nature inspired drawing and painting, Kelly Johnson!
If you drop by my world on an average day you might find me gardening, making art, snowboarding, surfing, vegan baking, or helping humans connect with nature, creatively!
I have a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, an MA in environmental studies from Goddard College, an AMS 6-9 teaching credential & 20+ years experience teaching art & nature-study to children and adults in a wide variety of settings - from the classroom to the forest.
From huge murals in Mexico to tiny portraits in Virginia to tropical plants in Nicaragua, I've painted about everything and I love how art builds community and connections in every venue!
Discover more about me, Wings, Worms, & Wonder, and ways to join the nature fun here on my website.
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Courses Included with Purchase
Original Price: $60
Frequently Asked Questions
Awesome!! Lines in nature aren’t straight and if they were, that’s why rulers were invented! Absolutely no pervious art or drawing experience is necessary to begin this course. We embrace a beginners mind and take our cues from nature!
Also, consider checking out the mini course Connecting with Color!! Learn basic color theory to provide a strong foundation from which to sprout your painting skills! You can purchase the 2 courses as a bundle at a discount!
Great question! I know a lot of my workshops are for children, but grown-ups this course is for you! I would say that children ages 6+ could do most of it with adult guidance. For example, in a home schooling type situation the parent could take the course, then teach their children the lessons in a way developmentally appropriate for their children.
Teachers could also use some of the concepts in class as well. Week 3 will explore using art and nature journaling to connect children and family to nature. All in all though it’s aimed at adults that want to get into nature journaling, but are hesitant because of lack of art or nature experience – or adults with experience that want an excuse to take time for creative nature connection and deepen their skills!
Don’t worry, you don’t have to talk about your feelings! The 2 live sessions are a great way to build community and enthusiasm, share our work and nature connections, get feedback if you would like, spark each other’s senses of wonder, swap journaling adventures and ideas, and learn from each other!
The first sharing, at the end of the 2nd week, will be an open studio hour where we can work together, try out techniques that others have discovered, and talk about what we are discovering as art draws us back to nature!
The end of course sharing will be an exhibition of our favorite pieces, a chat about how we will continue to make nature journaling an important part of daily life, and an all round celebration of the nature journaling journey!
This depends on which version of the course you purchased.
The self paced course is not available when a facilitated version is being offered and run.
At this time, the facilitated version registration is only available twice a year, in spring and fall.
Both versions are awesome, although the facilitated offers closely joining with a wonderful community of nature exploring creatives and being guided in live time by me.
Then you may be interested in the Draw Yourself Back to Nature and Connecting with Color self-paced course bundle!! Learn basic color theory to support your painting experiences in draw yourself Back to nature! Learn to mix the colors that help you paint nature’r rainbow!!
You may be thinking: But you have a degree in art, of course you think drawing is easy. And you have a degree in environmental studies, of course you think connecting with nature is fun! How will you understand me, a newbie to the world of connecting to nature through art?
Because I totally understand and embrace the importance of the beginner’s mind. I have taught art to children ages 2-12 for nearly 20 years, so I have a deep understanding of compassionate ways to teach the fundamentals. When we start to think that we “know” is the moment when we close ourselves to real learning. I have found the more I learn, the more I realize I have to learn! And by embracing the fact that we each have gifts to teach and something to learn we open ourselves up to a huge flow of knowledge.
So sure, I am qualified through both formal academic education and years of experience to teach you about the wonders of nature journaling, the powers of art to build nature connections, and the strength a creative relationship with our natural world provides us, but I also look forward to what I can learn from your revelations on the topic and what we will all learn on the journey together!!