Monday, April 19, 2010

Drawing from Nature

Some child of yesteryear lovingly compiled this Nature Journal.







Beginning this Sunday I will be attending the first in a series of four workshops on "Art and Nature: Drawing from the Collections at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History". The instructor is Erin E. Hunter, a graduate of of the noted science illustration program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. In the classes we will be working with various media, and explore plant and animal anatomy, drawing techinques, nature journaling, tips for sketching in the field, and color theory.


Here is one of my "before" sketches. What do you think?

Omnis Vero Natura Est!
Marjorie
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12 comments:

  1. BALLET NEWSApril 19, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Love it ! Fabulous post as ever. Thank you

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  2. Gigi ThibodeauApril 19, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    You are hilarious, Marjorie! Hope you'll share more with us about this class. Oh, and that nature journal is exactly the kind of thing I tend to buy at antiques shows and flea markets; it's just wonderful! xo Gigi

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  3. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 19, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    That is darling....I am a fourth grade teacher, and I just adore childrens' art! Have a wonderful time, Marjorie! Anita

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  4. Jacqueline @ HOMEApril 20, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    Dear Marjorie,
    What a wonderful journal. I can remember doing something similar at school. If only I had kept it. Whoever made that journal put a great deal of work into it.I hope that they got an A+.
    Have a wonderful time at your workshops. Although your drawing is delightful, I think that, after the workshops, you will have improved !!!! XXXX

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  5. SusanApril 20, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    So charming. Children's art always melts my heart.

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  6. MerisiApril 21, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Great "before" sketch: I see lots of potential! :-)

    The child's journal touches my heart. Amazing, how much thought and work went into it. Love the "husbanry" typo.

    Wishing you a wonderful time at the workshops,
    Merisi

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  7. vicki archerApril 21, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Cute sketch...xv

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  8. CaroleApril 21, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Hey we all have to start somewhere..lol.

    Sounds like a great class. Hope you have time to share more.
    xxx

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  9. CaroleApril 21, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    ps...loved the succulent boutoniere(sp?)
    xxx

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  10. Beadboard UpCountryApril 23, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Yup Marjorie i think the classes will help! I need to take some too! Have a great weekend! Maryanne xo

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  11. My Farmhouse KitchenApril 23, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    that journal is charming..i love things like this...and thank you for stopping by to welcome TEDDY..we are IN LOVE !

    sending love,
    teddy and kary

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  12. Frog Hollow Farm GirlApril 25, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. I saw your comment on Kary's My Farmhouse Kitchen blog and stopped by to see what you were all about. Your post is so interesting - I love the subject of the workshops you are about to attend and would love to become a follower!
    I found an adorable little field guide to flowers on one of my antique shop haunts. I've posted a little about it but plan on dedicating more time to the watercolor drawings in the guide. Ciao, bella!

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